Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
411. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47870/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I can confirm that my department has not received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned. I have asked my officials to send an application form to her.
The weekly rate of DA payment depends on the amount of weekly means assessed. The legislative provisions regarding DA state that means will be assessed from all income which the claimant or claimant’s spouse may reasonably expect to receive during the year following the date of their claim.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
