Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and when it is expected that payment will be made. [13622/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means, medical condition and habitual residence status is approximately 17 weeks.