James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability benefit/allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4386/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for disability allowance was received from the person concerned on 5 April 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the person was not medically eligible for disability allowance. The deciding officer accepted this opinion and refused the claim and the person was notified in writing of this decision on the 12 July 2012. The person concerned subsequently forwarded further medical evidence which was referred to a medical assessor. When the opinion of the medical assessor is received a decision will be made on the review of the person’s application and she will be notified directly of the outcome.