Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
178. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appealed decision to refuse a disability allowance on 3 July 2014 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4416/15]
View answerThe application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused by a deciding officer (DO) on medical grounds. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 30 July 2014.
Further medical evidence was received in this case and a review was carried out by a DO. However, this review did not result in a revision of the original decision. The person concerned was notified of the outcome of the review on 16 January 2015 and of her right to lodge an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.
