Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
326. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will re-examine an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person based on the new information provided (details supplied). [20740/24]
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 September 2023. Based on the evidence they supplied, 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 2 October 2023 and was given the right to request a review or an appeal.
Further medical evidence was received on 28 November 2023 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 25 January 2024. They were also advised of their right to a request a review or an appeal.
A new review of entitlements will now be conducted by my officials in light of the additional medical evidence you have now provided in respect of this individual. Once a determination is made, the person concerned will be notified in writing, informing them of the outcome of this review.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
