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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 June 2015. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 5 October 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on 1 February 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued to her on 9 May 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 16 June 2016 and additional information on her child’s...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on 10 February 2016. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a means tested scheme and the way means are assessed is laid down in social welfare legislation. In summary, any income, with some exceptions, belonging to the person is assessable as means for DA purposes. Where a person leaves his/her home on a temporary basis, or for an indefinite period as a result of old age or illness, the capital value of his/her home is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: There is no record of an application for disability allowance from the person in question. If the person in question wishes to make an application, she should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that her eligibility may be determined. If the person in question has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase in his disability allowance with effect from 3 August 2016. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 14 September 2016. Arrears of payment due will also issue on 14 September 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 28 June 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 13 September 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 19 July 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 10 June 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 22 June 2016. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 12 October 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 11 May 2016. The first payment will issue by her selected payment method on 5 October 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned requested a review of her domiciliary care allowance (DCA) decision on the 21st July 2016. In order for backdating to be considered, it is required that good cause for the delay in submitting the application is shown. The Deciding Officer considered the evidence presented relating to the cause for the delay in submitting the claim in this case. Following the completion...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 25 August 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 23 May 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 24 June 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The rate payable on illness benefit claims depends on a person's average reckonable weekly earnings in the governing contribution year. The person concerned is in receipt of illness benefit from 25 June 2016 and their rate of payment is based...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the person in question had her disability allowance claim suspended for a period of time. The claim has now been reinstated with effect from 2 September 2015. The first payment will issue by her selected payment method on 21 September 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 May 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 17 August 2016. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal was registered. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged between 16 and 66 years. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical examination, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions. The department is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged between 16 and 66 years. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical examination, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions. The department is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to...