Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2016
160. 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. [29140/16]
View answerThe application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 31 March 2016.
They requested a review of this decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now concluded and the outcome is that the decision to refuse on medical grounds has been confirmed.
The person in question has being notified directly of this and has been advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.
