410. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on their application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41460/24]

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.

I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 25 September 2024.

The person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 26 June 2024, the date of their sixteenth birthday. Their first payment will be made on 30 October 2024. The person was notified of the decision in writing on 9 October 2024 and of their right to request a review and/or appeal.

Arrears of payment, if due, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments from other Social Welfare schemes.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.