Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Questions (173)

Michael Creed

Question:

173. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a claim for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if a review of this decision has been sought in view of the fact that additional medical evidence has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21439/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 April 2015.

Further medical evidence was received in this case on 2 June 2015 and is currently being reviewed. The person concerned can expect a decision on the review of his disability allowance application shortly.