Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the most recent application for the disability allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14148/23]
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 23 March 2022. Based on the evidence supplied in support of this application, it was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 26 May 2022, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal. An appeal was lodged with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). On 27 October 2022, the SWAO notified the DA section that the original decision was upheld and the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified directly by the SWAO regarding their appeal.
An Appeals Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence. It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA. An application form has been posted to the person concerned on 20 March 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
