Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2023
273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance will be reviewed as a matter of urgency in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30471/23]
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 11 April 2023. Based on the evidence supplied in support of this individual's application for DA, it was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.
The application was also disallowed as the person concerned had failed to provide sufficient information in order to determine that her means does not exceed the statutory maximum allowed under the DA scheme.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 29 May 2023, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal. A review request can be submitted to this office in writing outlining their reason for a review and by submitting additional supporting documentation to support their application. The person concerned will need to provide any further medical evidence they think is relevant and the outstanding bank account statements from all accounts held in her name or in joint names.
This information can be forwarded to: Disability Allowance Section, Social Welfare Services Office, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co. Longford, N39 E4E0.
An appeal request can be submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) in writing, outlining their reason for an appeal and by submitting additional supporting documentation to support their application.
Details of the SWAO are as follows: Social Welfare Appeals Office, FREEPOST, D’Olier House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2, DX2 XY31 or by email to: swappeals@welfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
