Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
464. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to set out the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 13 April 2016. 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 21 June 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
A letter requesting an appeal of this decision was received by my Department and forwarded to the SWAO on 11 July 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
