Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
616. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23475/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.
The person concerned appealed this decision and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO). He was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date. The decision of an AO is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
