Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to set out the position on an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if this can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33506/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 7 July 2015.

The person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now been concluded by a DO but the outcome is that the decision to refuse on medical grounds has been confirmed. The person in question is being notified directly of the outcome of this review. They will also be advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.

In the meantime, if the person’s means are insufficient to meet their needs they should apply for means-tested supplementary welfare allowance from their local community welfare service.

Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to explain the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was refused a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33515/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Following submission of further medical evidence and a review of his medical eligibility by a deciding officer, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 1 April 2015. The first payment will be made by his selected payment method on 7 October 2015.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).