Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023
150. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4841/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability 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 DA from the person concerned on 10 August 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 29 September 2022, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
Further medical evidence was received on 12 October 2022 and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 26 January 2023.
It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA or request an appeal of the decision 26 January 2023 to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
