Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2013
440. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31555/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for disability allowance was received from the person concerned on 25 January 2012. The medical evidence submitted with the application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessor who was of the opinion that the person did not satisfy the medical conditions for receipt of the allowance. The deciding officer accepted this opinion and refused the application and the person was notified in writing of this decision on 7 July 2012.
The person submitted further medical evidence which was referred to a second medical assessor who was also of the opinion that the person was not medically suitable for disability allowance. The deciding officer accepted this opinion and there was no change to the decision to refuse disability allowance and the person was notified of this on 19th June 2013.
