Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017
237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason disability allowance was terminated in the case of a person (details supplied); if it has been determined that they and their spouse are suffering hardship as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40065/17]
View answerI confirm that the above named person was in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from my Department. In November 2016 the claim was reviewed by the Social Welfare Inspector (SWI). In April 2017, following on from meetings held with the SWI on 8 February 2017 and 6 March 2017, the person concerned was advised that his claim would be suspended with effect from 2 May 2017 due to non-disclosure of details of financial accounts plus documentary evidence of travel outside of the State. The customer was offered the right to a review of this decision.
On 17 May 2017 this man was advised that his DA claim had been terminated with effect from 2 May 2017 and again, was offered the right to a review or an appeal. The person in question can apply to the Community Welfare Officer for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if he is in need of financial assistance.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
