Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who was declined disability allowance, and requires support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18920/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The disability allowance application from the person in question was refused on medical grounds and notification of this decision issued on 27 November 2014. The person concerned submitted an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. However, his appeal was disallowed on 29 April 2015 and he was notified of this decision in writing by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the same date.

An Appeals Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts of evidence. It is, however, open to the person in question to submit a new application for DA if he wishes.