Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
421 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if disability allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if this application will be expedited. [13432/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no record of a recent claim for disability allowance from the person concerned. He previously applied for disability allowance but was refused on the grounds that he did not satisfy the medical eligibility criteria for receipt of the allowance. He was advised of this decision, the reason for this refusal and of his right of appeal to the social welfare appeals office. He is currently in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance of €134.80 per week. An application form for disability allowance has been sent to him for completion. On receipt of this form, his entitlement to the allowance will be again considered and he will be notified directly of the outcome.
