Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
538. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for disability allowance now under review will be approved as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied). [38977/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 06 April 2022.
Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 11 May 2022.
Further medical evidence was received on 24 June 2022 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 5 July 2022. She was also advised of her right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). No request for an appeal has been received to date.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
