Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
314. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23453/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the above named person on 28 January 2016. On 19 May 2016 the person concerned was requested to provide supporting documentation, omitted from her application and required by the deciding officer (DO) in order to decide upon eligibility for DA. As these details were not received by the department the claim was disallowed on 8 July 2016. If the person in question wishes the application to be reconsidered by a DO, she should forward the necessary details as requested as soon as possible. She also has the right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
