Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 June 2026
243. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44732/26]
View answerDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly payment for people aged 16 to 66 with a disability expected to last at least one year. Eligibility is subject to medical assessment, means test and habitual residence conditions. Applicants must demonstrate that they are substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable given their age, experience, and qualifications, as a result of their condition.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 09 December 2025. Based on the evidence supplied their application for DA was disallowed as the medical qualifying criteria for the scheme was not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 23 January 2026 and was advised of their right to request a review and/or appeal of this decision.
The person concerned requested a review of the decision on 25 February 2026.
Following review, the original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 16 March 2026. They were also informed of their right to have the decision reviewed and/or appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
Further supporting documentation, which included further medical evidence was received from you, on behalf of the person concerned, on 31 March and 03 April 2026.
Following a further review, the original decision was upheld and the person concerned was notified in writing on 01 May 2026. They were also informed of their right to have the decision reviewed and/or appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I can confirm there is no appeal registered for the person concerned to date.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
