Michael Creed
Ceist:85. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a disability allowance review for a person in County Cork (details supplied). [61398/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 7 December 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 22 June 2022.
Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his 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 29 September 2022.
Further medical evidence was received, and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 05 December 2022.
The person concerned requested an appeal with the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO) on 26 October 2022.
The person will be notified directly regarding the outcome of the appeal by the SWAO.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.