Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Questions (314)

Pat Breen

Question:

314. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24068/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

An application for disability allowance was received from the person in question by the department on 12 December 2016. The claim, based upon the evidence submitted, was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) on medical grounds on 14 March 2017.

Further medical evidence was received and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 17 May 2017. They will also be advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.