Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
464. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal decision will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15849/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 22 November 2021.
The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.
The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances on 24th November 2021. A request to have the case prioritised has also been sent to the SWI. Once they submit their report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
