| Ref No | Member | Question | Tabled | Status |
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AQW 49576/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any support provided to families when a young person transitions from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment at age 16.
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| 25/06/2026 |
Answered on 06/07/2026
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AQW 49575/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any specialist training provided to decision makers assessing Disability Living Allowance claims, particularly for children with complex conditions.
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| 25/06/2026 |
Answered on 01/07/2026
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AQW 49574/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) how medical evidence is used in determining Disability Living Allowance claims; and (ii) whether guidance for decision makers has been updated in the last three years.
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| 25/06/2026 |
Answered on 06/07/2026
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AQW 49342/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has conducted any analysis of the most common reasons why Disability Living Allowance appeals are upheld by tribunals.
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| 23/06/2026 |
Answered on 30/06/2026
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AQW 49341/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the number of Disability Living Allowance decisions that have proceeded to mandatory reconsideration and appeal; and (ii) the outcomes of those appeals, in each of the last three years.
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| 23/06/2026 |
Answered on 30/06/2026
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AQW 49339/22-27
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Mr Danny Baker
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the current timescale for initial Disability Living Allowance decisions; and (ii) any steps being taken to reduce delays.
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| 23/06/2026 |
Answered on 30/06/2026
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AQW 43337/22-27
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Mr Maurice Bradley
(DUP - East Londonderry)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of occurrences in which personal data relating to Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance claims were issued to an incorrect recipient, in the last three years.
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| 26/03/2026 |
Answered on 09/04/2026
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AQW 43057/22-27
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Mrs Diane Dodds
(DUP - Upper Bann)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current tribunal waiting times for Disability Living Allowance appeals.
[Priority Written]
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| 24/03/2026 |
Answered on 31/03/2026
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AQW 35896/22-27
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Mr Andrew McMurray
(APNI - South Down)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the (i) number; and (ii) percentage, of Disability Living Allowance claims for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, that have been rejected at first decision, in the last 12 months.
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| 19/11/2025 |
Answered on 06/01/2026
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AQW 35895/22-27
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Mr Andrew McMurray
(APNI - South Down)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current average processing time for mandatory reconsiderations of Disability Living Allowance claims for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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| 19/11/2025 |
Answered on 06/01/2026
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AQW 35367/22-27
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Ms Cheryl Brownlee
(DUP - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has given consideration to extending eligibility for accessible parking spaces to families of disabled children under the age of three, who are currently excluded as they cannot receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, due to age.
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| 12/11/2025 |
Answered on 24/11/2025
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AQW 33967/22-27
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Mr Harry Harvey
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any specific measures in place to reduce waiting times for Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance awards for children and young people diagnosed with cancer; and (ii) how these measures are being monitored and evaluated.
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| 21/10/2025 |
Answered on 30/12/2025
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AQW 33965/22-27
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Mr Harry Harvey
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any plans in place to improve communication and transparency for families, regarding the progress of Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance applications for children and young people with cancer.
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| 21/10/2025 |
Answered on 10/12/2025
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AQW 30777/22-27
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Ms Kate Nicholl
(APNI - South Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Health to detail the (i) legal; and (ii) policy, basis on which Health and Social Care Trusts may request information from families about how Disability Living Allowance is spent when assessing or allocating children’s social care services.
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| 10/09/2025 |
Answered on 23/10/2025
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AQW 30776/22-27
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Ms Kate Nicholl
(APNI - South Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Health whether it is his Department's policy that Health and Social Care Trusts take account of a family’s Disability Living Allowance or personal finances when deciding on the allocation of services for children with disabilities.
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| 10/09/2025 |
Answered on 23/10/2025
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AQW 30775/22-27
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Ms Kate Nicholl
(APNI - South Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has issued guidance to Health and Social Care Trusts on the use of Disability Living Allowance information in service allocation processes.
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| 10/09/2025 |
Answered on 23/10/2025
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AQW 29246/22-27
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Ms Claire Sugden
(IND - East Londonderry)
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To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department intends to raise the upper age limit for eligibility for Disability Living Allowance for children from 16 to 18.
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| 25/06/2025 |
Answered on 29/07/2025
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AQW 25837/22-27
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Miss Michelle McIlveen
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the average processing time for applications for Disability Living Allowance for children in each of the last five years.
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| 08/04/2025 |
Answered on 13/05/2025
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AQW 25836/22-27
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Miss Michelle McIlveen
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications for Disability Living Allowance for children that have been (i) appealed; and (ii) successfully appealed in each of the last five years.
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| 08/04/2025 |
Answered on 12/05/2025
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AQW 25835/22-27
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Miss Michelle McIlveen
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of applications for Disability Living Allowance for children that have been refused in each of the last five years.
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| 08/04/2025 |
Answered on 13/05/2025
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