Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 March 2026
350. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide the turnaround times for medical review and assessments for social welfare applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21011/26]
View answerMedical Review and Assessment Section conducts assessments for multiple medical related schemes such as Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Carer Support Grant, Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Domiciliary Care Allowance etc.
As the number of applications for every scheme differs in term of volume and complexities, coupled with seasonal variations, the turnaround time will naturally vary amongst the schemes.
The average time across the schemes for medical opinion for claims is between 3 weeks to 5 weeks.
Hope this clarifies for the Deputy.
