Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Disability 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 a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.

I confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on11 August 2023. Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, their application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 10 November 2023 and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.

The person concerned submitted further medical evidence on 23 November 2023 and 15 December 2023, requesting a review of the decision of 10 November 2023.

Following this review, the person concerned was awarded a reduced DA rate, with weekly means of €190.00 assessed. The DA payment was awarded from 16 August 2023. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 31 January 2024. Arrears of payment due from 16 August 2023 to 30 January 2024 will issue as soon as possible, once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any other overlapping welfare payments (if applicable).

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 25 January 2024.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.