Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the refusal of application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10532/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 13 June 2012. The application based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person was notified in writing of this decision on 3 December 2012.

The person submitted further medical evidence in support of her claim and a review of his application is underway. Once a decision is made on this review the person will be notified of the outcome.