Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
413. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person’s disability allowance payment (details supplied) will be increased following the reduction in his spouse’s employment hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29320/23]
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.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned notifying a change of circumstances regarding his DA. Following a review, based on the information available to the Department, it was found that the person's means had decreased with effect from 26 October 2022 and had decreased further from 4 January 2023.
A letter notifying the person of this decision issued on 14 June 2023 and arrears of payment due will be issued via electronic transfer on 21 June 2023. The person was notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
