John McGuinness
Question:331. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve an application for a disability allowance now under appeal (details supplied). [50629/23]
View answerTuesday, 21 November 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 DA from the person concerned on 23 May 2023. 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 14 August 2023 and they were given the right to a review or an appeal. To date, no request for a review or an appeal has been received.
It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.