John McGuinness
Question:877. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied). [63999/22]
View answerWednesday, 18 January 2023
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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 this person on 26 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.
The person concerned requested an appeal with the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO) on 18 November 2022.
The person will be notified directly regarding the outcome of the appeal by the SWAO.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.