Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Question:65. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [19387/15]
View answerTuesday, 19 May 2015
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The disability allowance (DA) application from the person in question was refused on medical grounds and he was notified of this decision and the reasons for it on 27 November 2014.
The person concerned subsequently appealed the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). His appeal was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 29 April 2015 and he was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date.
An AO’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any relevant fresh facts or evidence. He may however submit a new application if he wishes.