John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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513. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason disability allowance being paid to a person (details supplied) was cut to €160.50 per week. [52931/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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In April 2016 this lady was awarded full rate Disability Allowance (DA) with effect from 21 October 2015.

Following a review of the entitlement of this lady’s DA on 19 September 2017, it was found that she had an increase in her means from her previous assessment due to her spouse receiving a private pension from Zurich Life.

As this lady’s spouse is in receipt of a Social Welfare payment in his own right half the weekly means were assessed against the person in question. This resulted in a reduced weekly payment of €160.50 payable to this lady from 4 October 2017. She was notified in writing of this decision and of her right to review and appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.