Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate in the case of a person (details supplied), the reason for the refusal of the application for continuation of disability allowance; if the case can be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2318/24]
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.
My Department periodically reviews DA claims to ensure there is continued entitlement to the payment. A medical review of the person concerned was instigated.
Based on the evidence submitted, it was found the person concerned was deemed not to be substantially restricted in seeking suitable employment, by reason of a specified disability, which is expected to last for a period of at least one year. The result of this was a decision to disallow the DA claim.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 18 April 2023 and afforded the right of review and/or appeal. To date, no correspondence requesting a review or an appeal has been received from the person concerned.
If they wish to submit further medical evidence, my Department will undertake a review of this decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
