More people were refused Disability Allowance than number granted the payment  

The Disability Federation of Ireland said the organisation is concerned at the high rate of refusal for the means-tested payment.

Disability advocates have called for a probe after new figures show more people were refused the Disability Allowance last year than the number granted the payment.

John Dolan, CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland, said the organisation was concerned at the high rate of refusal for what is a means-tested payment, and wants an Oireachtas committee to investigate.