Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2019
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6202/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was refused disability allowance (DA) on 31 August 2018 on the grounds that they were not found to be habitually resident in the state. He was notified of this decision and advised of his right to seek a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. No such request was subsequently received.
It is open to this gentleman to make a new application for DA and his eligibility will be examined taking all available evidence into account.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
