James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide the up-date position in relation to an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford which was submitted on 6 April 2012, just before his illness benefit was cut off in mid-April; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30627/12]

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 at present to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means, medical condition and habitual residence status is approximately 17 weeks.