Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
597. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41806/19]
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. She was also deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. They were notified of this decision on 6 September 2019.
The person in question has requested a review of this decision and has also lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office were submitted by my department on 11 October 2019.
When a decision is made on the review of the person concerned she will be contacted directly in writing. The SWAO will be in contact with her regarding the progress of her appeal.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
