Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has been refused payment of a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34960/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 January 2014.

The person in question was also advised of their right to seek a review and/or appeal of this decision. Those options were not exercised.

It is open to the person concerned to submit a new application for DA.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision regarding a review of an application for a disability allowance; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34977/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned, disability allowance (DA) payment was stopped with effect from 22 July 2015 due to the person in question being deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit.

I confirm the department received information during July 2015. This information did not change the original decision. However, further information received on 30 September 2015 is currently being reviewed. Clarification on breakdown of payment has been requested. On receipt of this information, a decision on entitlement will be made. The person in question will be notified in writing of this decision.