Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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257. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for disability allowance submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry, in view of the fact that the person has a prolonged illness, and medical evidence, as a result of extensive periods in hospital care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22290/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In order to determine the circumstances of the person concerned, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector. In May, the Inspector was in contact to arrange an interview. His spouse stated that the person concerned was going into hospital and would not be in available for interview. The Inspector suggested that the interview be conducted when the person concerned is in a better position to be interviewed.

A final decision on his entitlement to disability allowance will be given on receipt of the Social Welfare Inspectors report. The person in question will be notified directly of the outcome.