Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
428. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will request her Department to re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been disallowed the disability allowance; and if the disability allowance will be provided. [48129/22]
View answerI can confirm that the Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 29 April 2022
Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that they were substantially restricted in taking up employment.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 28 June 2022 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).
On 11 July 2022 further medical evidence was received and an appeal was lodged with the with the independent (SWAO). The SWAO will notify the person concerned directly regarding the outcome of their appeal.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
