Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
460. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12841/16]
View answerI confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance was received by the Department on 21 January 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on two grounds; that the person is not habitually resident in the State and that he has failed to demonstrate that he satisfies the means test for the scheme. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 27 May 2016. The person was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
