Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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259. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if medical evidence submitted under separate cover can be taken into account in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32033/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 May 2016.

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 27 July 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal.

The person in question appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow her application for disability allowance.

Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 14 December 2016. She was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date.

An AO’s decision is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence.

It is open to the person in question to reapply for DA.