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Disability Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Ceisteanna (1162)

Marian Harkin

Ceist:

1162. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in the case of a review of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19703/21]

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A review of continued entitlement to disability allowance (DA) in the case of the person concerned was carried out by my Department. The person concerned failed to provide the social welfare inspector (SWI) with the information which was requested in order to confirm their continued entitlement. DA is a means tested scheme and the way means are assessed is laid down in social welfare legislation.

A letter issued to the person concerned on 17 June 2020 informing her that her DA would be suspended if the requested documentation was not submitted. Information was received from the person concerned on 7 July 2020 and the file was sent to the SWI for a report on her means and circumstances. The SWI wrote to the person concerned on 9 September 2020 informing them of the information which remained outstanding.

DA payments for the person concerned were suspended with effect from 21 October 2020 as the requested information was not submitted. Additional information was received on 12 November 2020 and the file was resent to the SWI for an assessment. A letter issued to the person concerned on 19 April 2021 outlining the information which is still outstanding. On receipt of the requested information and a subsequent completed report from the SWI a decision will be made on the review and the person concerned will be notified directly in writing.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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