Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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393. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1539/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 27 September 2013.

The person subsequently appealed this decision and his claim has been sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office who will inform him directly of the outcome on his appeal.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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394. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1540/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of additional evidence or new facts.

I am advised that the person concerned has submitted additional evidence and that the Appeals Officer has agreed to review the case. The person concerned will be contacted when the review of her appeal has been finalised.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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395. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of appeal for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1542/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.