Catherine Murphy
Question:1131. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a person (details supplied) with a social protection payment. [43103/22]
View answerThursday, 8 September 2022
Questions (1131)
Written answers
The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 21 December 2021. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that the person concerned was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 03 February 2022.
An appeal was lodged with the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). On 14 June 2022 the SWAO notified us that the original decision was upheld and the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified directly by the independent SWAO regarding their appeal.
An Appeal Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence. It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.