Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
576. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will intervene to assist a person (details supplied) to have their assessment for disability allowance recalculated in order that the person is not forced to quit their job and sign on for a jobseeker's payment which would be financially better for them compared to the current rate of their disability allowance. [41640/16]
View answerFollowing a successful appeal, the person concerned was awarded disability allowance with effect from 13 April 2016. The deciding officer implemented the decision of the Appeals Officer, which included the means assessment. The Appeals Officer’s decision is final and conclusive.
Having regard to the request for review, the file will be returned to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for their consideration.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
