Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2553. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the waiting times to process applications for the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34610/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe average time to award a Disability Allowance (DA) new application in June 2018 was 12 weeks.
My Department is committed to ensuring that claims are processed as expeditiously as possible. The DA scheme area is continuously monitored and reviewed to ensure applications are processed and customers are responded to as quickly as possible.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
