Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2546. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34543/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person on 18 April 2018. Additional medical evidence was also submitted for consideration on 13 July 2018.
On 13 June 2018 and on 16 July 2018 a request to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on eligibility. On receipt of this information and on completion of a medical review, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
If this lady wishes to have her DA application backdated she may request this in writing, clearly stating the grounds for not having made the application at the earlier date and the matter will be considered by a deciding officer.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
