Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016
97. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1833/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance on 17 April 2015.
The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 30 June 2015 and of her rights of review and appeal. On receipt of further medical evidence, a deciding officer reviewed the claim and upheld the original decision. An appeal of this decision was received and the decision of the Appeals Officer (AO) was to disallow the appeal. However, the Department understands that the AO is currently reviewing this decision.
The department received a further application for DA from the person in question on 19 November 2015 and this application is currently being processed. The person in question will be notified directly when a decision has been made on her entitlement.
