Michael McNamara
Question:394. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) [58764/22]
View answerTuesday, 29 November 2022
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Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 03 August 2022.
Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 18 October 2022.
Further medical evidence was received on 09 November 2022 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 23 November 2022. She was also advised of his right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). No request for an appeal has been received to date.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.