Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2016
183. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17456/16]
View answerAn application for disability allowance (DA) by the person concerned, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and he was notified in writing of this decision on 28 September 2015.
The person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now been concluded by a DO and the outcome is that the decision to refuse on medical grounds has been confirmed.
The person in question has been notified of the outcome of this review and been advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.
In the meantime, if the person’s means are insufficient to meet their needs, they should apply for means-tested supplementary welfare allowance from their local community welfare service.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
