Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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491. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9649/16]

Leo 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 and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 12 February 2016.

Further evidence was received and this is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. The person in question can expect a decision on the review of his DA application 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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492. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme including when he will issue a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9671/16]

Leo 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 16 March 2016.

On 6 May 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his 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.