Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to review the eligibility of a person (details supplied) in County Meath under the disability allowance scheme with particular reference to the attached medical documentation outlining medical appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1468/16]
View answerAn application for disability allowance was received from the person in question by the department on 14 July 2015. The claim, based upon the evidence submitted, was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) on medical grounds on 15 October 2015.
Further medical evidence was received and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 10 December 2015.
A further review by a DO is currently being carried out on this case which takes into account the supporting documentation supplied with this parliamentary question. The outcome of this review will be notified to the person concerned in writing.
