Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 March 2013
69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in view of medical evidence submitted, she will review the decision to refuse disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13561/13]
View answerThe person concerned applied for disability allowance on 24 October 2011.
The application, based on the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person was notified in writing of this decision on the 6 March 2012. Further medical evidence was received and the decision to disallow was reviewed by a deciding officer. There was no change to this decision and the person was notified of this on 5 July 2012.
The person concerned subsequently appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. Following an oral hearing, the appeals officer decided the person was not medically suitable for disability allowance and the appeal was disallowed. The person was notified in writing by the Social Welfare Appeals Office of this decision on 15 February 2013. An appeals officer’s decision is final and conclusive in the absence of any fresh facts or evidence.
