35. Deputy John Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42061/15]

The person in question appealed to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow his application for disability allowance (DA).

Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 16 November 2015. He 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.