Robert Troy
Ceist:2540. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [34371/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (2540)
Freagraí scríofa
To date there is no record in my Department of receipt of a claim for Disability Allowance from the lady in question.
Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The department received a claim for IP for this lady on 21 December 2017. Her application was disallowed on the grounds that she did not satisfy the qualifying medical conditions for the scheme. She was notified on 03 April 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal. As this lady has appealed the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO), a submission is being prepared by the Department and will be forwarded to the SWAO for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with her directly in due course in relation to the progress of her appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.