Chris Andrews
Question:533. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine a case whereby a person (details supplied) has had their disability allowance application rejected. [51933/22]
View answerTuesday, 18 October 2022
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I can confirm that the Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 23 February 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 and on the grounds that they were not found to be habitually resident in the state.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 22 April 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).
A request for a review was received on 2 May 2022 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 13 July 2022. He was also advised of his right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office
On 13 June 2022 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.