Bernard Durkan
Question:102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25859/24]
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Disability 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 assessment, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
As previously advised to the Deputy, the financial position of the person concerned had been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) to complete a fresh assessment of means. This SWI examines the means of the person concerned, including details of the maintenance order submitted to the Department by you and the applicant separately.
It is expected that the SWI will return their findings shortly and a decision on the appropriate rate of payment will issue directly to the person concerned, without delay.
The person concerned can apply to the Community Welfare Officer based in their local Intreo office for Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if they are in need of additional financial assistance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy