Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Questions (933)

John McGuinness

Question:

933. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a payment of benefit has been approved in the case of a person (details supplied). [11886/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 6 September 2017. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment.

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 30 November 2017 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).

To date no request for an appeal or review has been received from this gentleman.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.