Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
395. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason non-contributory pension is not payable or will it be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24012/23]
View answerDisability 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 27 February 2023. She has been awarded DA with effect from 1 March 2023. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 24 May 2023.
Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 16 May 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
