Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
413. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance payment will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61976/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 03 August 2022.
On 03 September 2022, this person was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on eligibility.
Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, this application for DA was refused on failing to supply sufficient information to determine the person's means. A letter notifying the person concerned issued on 26 September 2022.
The requested documentation of 03 September 2022 was received by the Department on 10 October 2022 and a review of the decision of 26 September 2022, was carried out. As part of the review, the application was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 27 October 2022 for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The report was returned to the Department on 07 December 2022.
I can confirm that the person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 03 August 2022. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 14 December 2022.
Arrears of payment due from 03 August 2022 to 13 December 2022 will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
