Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Ceisteanna (719)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

719. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for a disability allowance will be expedited. [32381/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

I confirm an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 28 September 2017.

They currently have means in excess of the statutory limit which means they are not currently entitled to DA. There will be a change in their circumstances from 1 August 2018 which means they will qualify for DA from that date and their first payment of DA will issue on 1 August 2018.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.