Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for a disability allowance will be reviewed or appealed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36067/15]
View answerThe application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed on 22 August 2015 by a deciding officer (DO). The grounds for the disallowance were, based upon the evidence provided, that he does not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme.
The person in question was notified of this decision, the reason(s) for it and was advised of his rights to have the decision reviewed by a DO, with or without the submission of additional evidence, or to lodge an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date neither option has been exercised by the applicant. The Department informs me that the application will be reviewed based upon the existing evidence and that the person in question will be informed of the outcome once the review is completed.
