Paul McAuliffe
Question:436. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will carry out a review of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [18762/24]
View answerTuesday, 30 April 2024
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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 this person on 21 December 2023.
After reviewing the provided evidence with this application, their application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 21 March 2024.
Subsequent to a representation made by the Deputy, including additional medical documentation, on 22 April 2024, a review of the initial decision was conducted. The original decision was upheld, and the applicant was notified on 24 April 2024.
This person has the options to reapply for DA, request a further review of the decision of 24 April 2024, or to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.