Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
553. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the limit for means to qualify for disability allowance; if there is leeway particularly for a person that has an occupational pension having had to retire early due to a long-term illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48907/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance, DA, is a statutory means-tested payment and the provisions governing the assessment of means are set out in legislation. These provisions do not exempt monies received from an occupational pension from assessment.
When deciding on an application for DA, a deciding officer has no discretion regarding the application of this legislation.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
