Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2016
88. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37814/16]
View answerThe application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this man was notified in writing of this decision on 29 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 was concluded by a DO and the decision to refuse on medical grounds was confirmed. The person in question was notified directly of the outcome of this review on 26 November 2015. They were advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office. No appeal of this decision was received.
A new application for DA was received on 29 September 2016 from this man. On completion of all necessary investigations, a decision on his eligibility will be made. Notification of this decision will issue directly, in writing, to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
