Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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386. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when disability allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19542/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for disability allowance was received from the person concerned on 20 March 2013. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused by a deciding officer on medical grounds and the person was notified in writing of this decision on 24 May 2013.

The person submitted further medical evidence in June 2013 and his application was reviewed. However, following this review there was no change to the original decision and the person was notified in writing of this outcome on 8 July 2013 and he was also advised of his right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeal Office. The person did not appeal this decision.

It is open to the person in question to re-apply for disability allowance and he will be given a decision on his entitlement as soon as possible.