Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
448. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a response to an application for a disability allowance that is under appeal in the case of a person (details supplied). [48527/22]
View answerI can confirm that the Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 11 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 14 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). No request for an appeal has been received to date.
On 11 July 2022, further medical evidence was received and a review was conducted, and it was found that there was no change in the decision. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on the 29 September 2022. They were notified of their right to request a late appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
