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Irish Disability Allowance Discovery Guide
Last updated: April 2026 · Reviewed by: Silverwings Benefits Team · Source: Citizens Information / DSP
Disability Allowance from the Department of Social Protection (DSP) may be available for people aged 16 to 66 whose injury, disease, or disability substantially restricts their capacity to work. Explore your situation below.
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Disability Allowance Rate
€232
per week
€12,064
per year
Disability Allowance is means-tested — your actual rate depends on your income and savings.
Key Facts
Age 16 to 66
Disability Allowance is available to people aged 16 to 66.
A condition affecting your capacity to work
You need an injury, disease, or physical or intellectual disability that substantially restricts your capacity to work, expected to last at least 1 year.
Means-tested
Your income and savings/capital are taken into account. The first €50,000 of savings is currently disregarded.
Rehabilitative employment allowed
You can do rehabilitative employment and earn up to €165 a week without it affecting your claim.
Unlocks further support
Disability Allowance can unlock a Free Travel Pass, Fuel Allowance eligibility, and Medical Card advantages.
How We Plan to Work With You
Applying yourself is always free, and always an option
You can apply for Disability Allowance directly with the DSP at no cost, via MyWelfare.ie or your Intreo Centre. If you'd rather have support presenting your case, that's where our Irish service comes in — launching soon.
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We're preparing our Irish application-support service now. Register your interest and we'll be in touch as soon as it's available.
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Our discovery guide takes just a couple of minutes. No obligation, no pressure — just clear, honest information.
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