Written answers

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Department of Social Protection

Disability Allowance Applications

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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474. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9562/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 28 January 2016.

On 4 May 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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475. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9563/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds in September 2015. On 21 April 2016, the person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. This review is currently with a DO.

The person in question can expect a decision shortly. If the decision to refuse the allowance is confirmed following review, the person concerned will have the right to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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476. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9564/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 21 January 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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477. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9565/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance on 25 February 2016.

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 6 May 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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478. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9566/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 31 March 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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479. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9567/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 13 April 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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