John McGuinness
Question:645. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied) awaiting approval for disability allowance. [2316/25]
View answerWednesday, 5 February 2025
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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, a means test and the habitual residency conditions.
I confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 01 May 2024. The person concerned was notified of the initial decision in writing on 24 June 2024 and she subsequently sought a review.
Following a series of requests to clarify financial matters relating to her means assessment for DA and based on the evidence supplied in support of this application, the claim was disallowed on the grounds that she was assessed with weekly means of €1,149.52. These means are derived from her spouse's insurable employment. This assessment is in excess of the statutory means limit allowable of €406.00 in this cases.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 31 January 2025 and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.