Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
419. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that no response has issued from the disability allowance section of her Department for a person (details supplied) considering that four queries were sent by email to that section; if the claimant can continue to be paid through their bank account rather than having to collect the payment at the post office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29629/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance 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 examination, a means test and Habitual Residence conditions.
My Department periodically reviews claims to ensure there is continued entitlement to the payment. As a result of a review on the payment to the person concerned, as a control measure, their payment will continue to be paid through the Post Office.
I can confirm that the replies to your representations received on 15 May 2023, 22 May 2023 and 29 May 2023 issued directly to the person concerned. I apologise for this oversight and confirm that copies of these responses have now also been sent to the Deputy's email address. A reply to your e-mail dated 12 June 2023 will issue to you shortly.
It should be noted that the person concerned may nominate a different Post Office if this would be more convenient to them.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
