Gary Gannon
Question:624. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of a situation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43957/24]
View answerTuesday, 5 November 2024
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Disability Allowance (DA) is a means tested payment for people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. The applicant must be suffering from an injury, disease, congenital deformity or physical or mental illness or defect, which has lasted for one year or is expected to last for one year and as a result of which they are substantially restricted in undertaking work which would otherwise be suitable having regard to the person’s age, experience and qualifications.
I can confirm that the Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 09 September 2024. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information the person provides in support of their claim.
The application was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 13 September 2024 for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted their report to the DA section, a decision will be made on the DA application and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
In the meantime, the person concerned can apply to the Community Welfare Officer for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if they are in need of financial assistance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.