Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2015
47. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42119/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed on 7 September 2015 by a deciding officer (DO). The grounds for the disallowance were, based upon the evidence provided, that he does not satisfy the means conditions for the scheme.
The person in question was notified of this decision, the reason(s) for it and was advised of his rights to have the decision reviewed by a DO, with or without the submission of additional evidence, or to lodge an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date neither option has been exercised by the applicant.
