Disability Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Ceisteanna (717)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

717. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a refusal to grant a disability allowance to a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6541/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified of this decision on 30 November 2011.

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.