Niamh Smyth
Ceist:123. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot receive a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59583/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 30 November 2022
Ceisteanna (123)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 18 January 2022. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused as her means exceed the statutory maximum allowed under the DA scheme.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 27 May 2022 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
An appeal was lodged with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
On 19 August 2022 the SWAO notified us that the original decision was upheld and the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified directly by the SWAO regarding their appeal.
An Appeal Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in the 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.