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Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 April 2019

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Ceisteanna (199)

Peter Burke

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199. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied). [16871/19]

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Disability Allowance (DA) is a statutory means-tested payment and is subject to periodic reviews. This gentleman's entitlement to DA was recently reviewed. The review regarding periods of absence from the State is now complete. 

This gentleman has made an application to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) paid on his DA and his file has been sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on his means and circumstances.

The person concerned is in receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) with an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) payable from 4 April 2019. On receipt of a report from the SWI a decision will be made on his DA and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

 I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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