Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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31. 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. [9003/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on the grounds that the person in question does not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 14 April 2016.

Recently, the person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office are being prepared and will be submitted by the department shortly. The SWAO will be in touch with the person in due course in relation to the progress of the appeal.