Disability Allowance Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Ceisteanna (609)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

609. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4388/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

A means review was carried out on this gentleman’s Disability Allowance (DA). It was found that his means based on his spouse’s earnings had increased. This gentleman was notified of a reduction in his weekly rate of DA on 28 June 2017.

This gentleman has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that office were recently submitted by my department and the SWAO will be in touch with this gentleman in due course in relation to the progress of the appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.