Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017
230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if procedures can be put in place to review a decision to refuse a disability allowance in the case of persons (details supplied); when their payment will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40052/17]
View answerThis lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 May 2016.
The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 27 July 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal. She appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) this decision by a deciding officer to disallow her application for disability allowance.
Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 14 December 2016. She was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date. An AO’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence.
I confirm my Department received a new application for DA on 28 July 2017. This application is being processed and the person in question will be notified in writing when a decision has been made.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
