Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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66. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8337/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 3 February 2016. The first payment and arrears due were made to him by his chosen payment method on 6 April 2016.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8338/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I can confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 9 February 2016.

On 21 April 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply additional supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

In addition, the person in question has lodged a claim for invalidity pension which is also under examination by the Department.