Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2018
235. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance has been awarded to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16956/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 29 December 2016. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. It was also refused on habitual residency as she was not found to be habitually resident in the state. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 5 April 2017.
An appeal was lodged with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). On 14 September 2017 the SWAO notified the person concerned that her appeal was allowed on medical grounds but the decision regarding habitual residency was upheld.
A review of the SWAO decision was requested by this lady’s solicitor on 28 September 2017 regarding the habitual residence condition. A review was carried out by the SWAO and a letter issued to this lady’s solicitor on 15 November 2017 stating that the appeal decision was unchanged.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
