Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the payment can be reinstated as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19666/21]
View answerThe person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 24 August 2018. His application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that he was substantially restricted in taking up employment. He was notified in writing of this decision on 9 January 2019.
A further application for DA was received from the person concerned on 22 July 2020 which was also refused on medical grounds. The person concerned was notified of this in writing on 24 August 2020. He was also advised of his right to request a review or to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). No request for a review or an appeal has been received.
My Department requires customers to provide certain personal data in order to determine eligibility for relevant payments or benefits. No request for information regarding third parties in the rental accommodation of the person concerned issued from the DA section.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
