Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2012
162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to disallow disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45081/12]
View answerAn application for disability allowance was received from the person concerned on the 13th June, 2012. This application was referred to one of the Departments’ medical assessors who found that the person concerned was not medically eligible for disability allowance. A letter issued on 13th September, 2012 refusing the allowance. The person was advised that if they wished to have the decision reviewed they should forward any further medical evidence in support of the claim within 21 days from the date of the letter or, alternatively, the person was advised he could appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
The Department has no record of a request for a review or a letter of appeal from the person to date.
