Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022
166. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will take into consideration the information supplied by a person (details supplied) and review the decision to remove their disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10303/22]
View answerDisability allowance (DA) is subject to periodic reviews. A control review was carried out on this persons entitlement and it was determined that based on the medical evidence provided, they no longer satisfied the medical conditions for receipt of DA.
The person concerned was notified of this decision on 19 November 2021 and of their right to have this decision reviewed or appealed. On 13 December they requested that a further review be carried out and that they wished to appeal the decision to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO).
Following a review of the additional supporting evidence provided it was found that the person concerned did continue to satisfy the medical conditions for receipt of DA and their payment has been reinstated. They were notified directly in writing of this decision on 21 February 2022.
Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
