Debate contribution: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme: Update

Debate contribution by Ms Aisling Reilly on 22 September 2025.

MLA: Ms Aisling Reilly
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 22 September 2025
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme: Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5123650

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Thanks for that question. We completely understand the concerns that have been raised about the time that it is taking to process applications. Each application to the scheme is unique and comes with its own complexities, and the progress of applications can require additional or supporting information from external organisations. There are also some challenges with getting access to medical information, but our officials are working really closely with Department of Health colleagues to improve the process. Cases can also be adjourned in order to allow further information or evidence to be gathered to allow applicants or their representatives to comment on specific issues.
We are assured, however, that the board is keeping the processes under review in order to look for ways to improve the rate of flow of the cases. Also, on prioritising —.

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