Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46484/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 21 October 2015. The first payment was made by his selected payment method on 5 January 2016. This included all arrears of payment due.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46485/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application from the person concerned, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and he was notified in writing of this decision on 6 January 2016. The person was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.