Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
756. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for disability allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34495/26]
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 confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 21 April 2026. 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 they provide in support of their claim.
The person concerned was written to on 06 May 2026, requesting further information in relation to their application.
Upon receipt of this information, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
