268. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has had a significant reduction in their disability allowance payment given that there has been no change in household income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30617/24]

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.

My Department received notification that there had been a change in the circumstances of the person concerned. Following a review of their payment, there was an increase in the person's means and they were assessed with weekly means of €380.00. This was based on the employment income of the person concerned and their spouse, resulting in a new weekly rate of payment of €60.00 with effect from 14th June 2024. Means in this case were calculated on the basis of payslips supplied by the person concerned.

The person was notified in writing of this decision on 30 May 2024 and of their right to seek a review and/or an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.