Bernard Durkan
Ceist:227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a case will be urgently reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18687/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 25 April 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.
I confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 10 August 2022 and they were awarded the maximum personal rate of DA and an increase in payment for a qualified child with effect from 10 August 2022.
Based on information received, a review of the DA claim of the person concerned was undertaken. As part of the review, on 5 March 2024, the person concerned was requested to complete a household composition form and provide additional information to establish their means.
I can confirm that some of the requested information was received through the Deputy on 13 March 2024. However, a further information request was issued on 21 March 2024 for the outstanding details.
Following a review of this case and the information received, the person concerned has been assessed with weekly means of €50.00 derived from maintenance received, entitling them to a reduced personal rate of €189.50 per week with effect from 15 May 2024, with the first payment of their new rate commencing on that date.
The person concerned was notified of the decision via correspondence dated 23 April 2024.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.