Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024
184. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the review of the disability allowance means review for a person (details supplied), and when she could expect payment to increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8421/24]
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, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 7 November 2023, requesting a review of their DA rate of payment due to a change in the person's circumstances.
Based on the information received, a review of the claim was undertaken. I can confirm that following a review, it was found that?the person concerned had a decrease in her means from her previous assessment and has been assessed with nil weekly means with effect from 8 November 2023.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on?21 February 2024.
Any arrears due will issue less any overlapping payments and any overpayments due.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
