Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2019

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Ceisteanna (346)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

346. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason payment of disability allowance and rent support was terminated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44119/19]

Freagraí scríofa

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

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

This lady's payment has been re-instated to full amount from 10 July 2019. Arrears of DA payment due less any necessary adjustment have issued to the person concerned on 21 October 2019.

This Rent Allowance claim was closed as the person concerned moved address.

The person concerned was sent a new application form and has yet to return completed application and supporting documentation. The person concerned was also advised to apply for Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) with Kildare County Council.

 I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.