Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
466. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability payment for a person (details supplied) in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27620/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 28th May 2021. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that the person concerned was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 15 June 2021.
An appeal was lodged with the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). On 1st October 2021 the SWAO notified us that the original decision was upheld and the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified directly by the independent SWAO regarding their appeal.
An Appeal Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence. It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
