Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for disability allowance or benefit in their own right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30176/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

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.

An application form for disability allowance has been issued to the person concerned. On its return and on the completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made on his claim. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.