Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023
234. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for disability allowance will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26802/23]
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, a means test and the habitual residency conditions.
I confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 24 January 2023. Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, the application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 14 April 2023 and was given the right to a review or an appeal.
Further medical evidence was received and, following a request, a review of the decision of 14 April 2023 was carried out and the original decision was upheld. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 19 May 2023.
They were given the right to a review or to appeal the decision to the Independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). I can confirm that no further request for a review or an appeal has been received to date.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
