Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2024
254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when disability allowance might be payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43853/24]
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 09 January 2024.
Based on the evidence supplied, their application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified of the decision in writing on 02 February 2024 and advised of their entitlement to request a review or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
The person concerned supplied further information on 20 March 2024. Based on the additional evidence supplied, their application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was still not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 26 March 2024, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
The person concerned supplied further information on 08 October 2024. Based on the additional evidence supplied, their application for DA remained disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 18 October 2024, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
No request for review or appeal has been received since this date. If the person concerned wishes to submit further medical evidence, my department will undertake a review of this and will revert to them with a decision.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
