Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned applied for Jobseekers Benefit from 13th March 2024 and the claim was initially disallowed on 2nd April 2024. Following receipt of further information pertaining to the application a review of the decision to disallow the application was carried out.

A new decision has issued to the person concerned advising that their application has been processed and their claim for Part Time/Casual Jobseekers has been awarded from the 13th March 2024.

The person concerned is being advised to attend their Local Intreo Office to obtain Employer Declaration (casual) dockets so that an up to date pattern of employment can be determined. Once up to date employment patterns are received, the person’s payment and arrears can be calculated and issued to their nominated Bank Account.

The person’s appeal, lodged with the Social Welfare Appeal Office, has also been finalised and the appeal has been allowed.

I trust this clarifies the matter.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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326. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will re-examine an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person based on the new information provided (details supplied). [20740/24]

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 on 11 September 2023. Based on the evidence they supplied, 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 2 October 2023 and was given the right to request a review or an appeal.

Further medical evidence was received on 28 November 2023 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 25 January 2024. They were also advised of their right to a request a review or an appeal.

A new review of entitlements will now be conducted by my officials in light of the additional medical evidence you have now provided in respect of this individual. Once a determination is made, the person concerned will be notified in writing, informing them of the outcome of this review.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.