Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
52. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused under the disability allowance scheme, given the financial hardship involved; if she will urgently review this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46509/15]
View answerDisability allowance is a payment made to persons suffering from a specified disability which causes them to be substantially restricted in obtaining and/or retaining employment suitable to their age, qualifications and experience. In addition, the person must satisfy a means test and be habitually resident in the State.
The application from the person in question, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on both means and medical grounds and she was notified in writing of this decision on 8 December 2015. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
