Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
379. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently review a disability allowance application and take into consideration the additional information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54399/26]
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 medical assessment, means test and habitual residency conditions.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 21 May 2026. Based on the evidence supplied their application for DA was disallowed as the medical qualifying criteria for the scheme was not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 02 July 2026 and was advised of their right to request a review and/or appeal of this decision.
I can confirm a review/appeal of the decision 02 July 2026 was requested on 07 July 2026 on behalf of the person concerned and Further Medical Evidence documentation was submitted on 10 July 2026.
Following this review, the person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 27 May 2026. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method 05 August 2026. Arrears of payment due from 27 May 2026 to 04 August 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 15 July 2026.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
