Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 May 2026
417. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their disability allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40942/26]
View answerDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly payment for people aged 16 to 66 with a disability expected to last at least one year. Eligibility is subject to medical assessment, means test and habitual residence conditions. Applicants must demonstrate that they are substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable given their age, experience, and qualifications, as a result of their condition.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 31 December 2025. Based on the evidence supplied, their application for DA was disallowed as the medical qualifying criteria for the scheme were not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 05 February 2026 and was advised of their right to request a review of and/or appeal this decision.
The person concerned requested a review and appeal of this decision on the 13 March 2026.
I can confirm, following this review, the original decision of 05 February 2026 was upheld, and their file was sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) on 24 April 2026.
The person concerned will be notified directly by the SWAO in relation to the outcome of their appeal.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
