Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2023
188. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a decision on a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20999/23]
View answerDisability 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 confirm that my department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 13 February 2023. Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, their application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 22 March 2023 and they were given the right to a review or an appeal. Further medical evidence was received on 11 April 2023 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 24 April 2023.
It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA or request an appeal of the decision 24 April 2023, to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
