Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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212. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability payment appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48718/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As part of a means review into her continued entitlement to disability allowance (DA), the person concerned was notified on 21 March 2022 that their entitlement to DA will cease effective from 30 March 2022. Based on the information provided by this person, her current means are in excess of the statutory limit for DA under section 210 and 302(b) of the 2005 Social Welfare Consolidation Act.

An appeal was lodged with the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO). On 24 August 2022 the SWAO notified us that the original decision was upheld and the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified directly by the independent SWAO regarding their appeal.

An Appeal Officer’s decision is final and conclusive in the absence of any fresh facts or evidence. If the person concerned wishes to have her claim reviewed, they need to submit documentation in relation to a change in circumstances.

Alternatively, it is open to the person in question to reapply for DA.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.