Michael Creed
Ceist:305. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the outcome of a review of a disability allowance payment (details supplied). [4773/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 1 February 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
Disability 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.
An application for DA in respect of the person concerned was received on 22 February 2022 and they were awarded full maximum personal rate with effect from 4 May 2022 in line with the age criteria for DA.
The person concerned made an application for fuel allowance on 14 September 2023. While assessing this application, it was found that there was additional income coming into the household from a pension held by the person concerned which had previously not been declared.
Based on this information, a review of the claim was undertaken. Correspondence issued to the person concerned on 23 January 2024, requesting confirmation of the Irish Life Pension held by them. I can confirm that the requested information was submitted by email on 24 January 2024.
Following a review of the information received, the person concerned was assessed with weekly means of €193.27, entitling then to a reduced personal rate of €44.50 per week with effect from 14 February 2024, with the first payment of their new rate commencing on that date.
The person concerned was notified of the decision via correspondence dated 30 January 2024.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.