Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision will be made on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49730/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 08 June 2022

Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that they were substantially restricted in taking up employment.

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 09 July 2022 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).

Further medical evidence was received, and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 12 September 2022.

The person in question has lodged an appeal with SWAO and they will be in touch with the person in due course in relation to the progress of the appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.