Social Welfare Schemes

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Ceisteanna (2090, 2091, 2092, 2093)

John Brady

Ceist:

2090. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current processing timeframes for new applications for disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58780/26]

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John Brady

Ceist:

2091. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current processing timeframes for new applications for carers allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58781/26]

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John Brady

Ceist:

2092. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current processing timeframes for new applications for invalidity pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58782/26]

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John Brady

Ceist:

2093. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the current processing timeframes for new applications for domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58783/26]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2090 to 2093, inclusive, together.

Processing times are kept under constant review, and processing targets are set each year as part of the Revised Estimates and Volumes process.

As of June 2026:

• The processing time for new applications for Domiciliary Care Allowance is 7 weeks.

• The processing time for new applications for Disability Allowance is 6 weeks.

• The processing time for new applications for Carer's Allowance is 5 weeks.

• The processing time for new applications for Invalidity Pension is 6 weeks.

Question No. 2091 answered with Question No. 2090.

Question No. 2092 answered with Question No. 2090.

Question No. 2093 answered with Question No. 2090.