Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Carlow was not granted, given that the person has a long-term disability and if she will review the case. [43907/15]

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.

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 was notified of the outcome of this review on 4 November 2015. They have also been advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.