Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
862. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a disability allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12307/26]
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 can confirm that the Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 14 July 2025. Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application and following requests for further information, the application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the person concerned had failed to complete their application form in full.
The person concerned was notified of this decision on 02 December 2025 and their right to request a review of this decision and/or appeal it to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
A request for a review was received on the 14 December 2025 and further information was received on the 07 January 2025. Upon review of the supporting documentation, the person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 19 November 2025 and the first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 18 February 2026
Arrears of payment due from 19 November 2025 to 17 February 2026 will issue as soon as possible, once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 12 February 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
