Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
758. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an appeal for supplementary welfare allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34666/26]
View answerThe person concerned applied for Supplementary Welfare Allowance on 5 February 2026. The application was refused on 10 March 2026 and the person concerned submitted an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 7 April 2026.
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. As the person concerned has failed to submit all the information requested by the Department, to allow a full assessment of means, it cannot be determined that their means are less than the statutory limit for Supplementary Welfare Allowance. Additionally, the person concerned has not established that the Habitual Residency Conditions have been met for receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
The person concerned was notified of the appeal outcome on the 22 April 2026. This letter also provided information regarding the review options available which remain open should they wish to avail of them.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
