Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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569. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application under the disability allowance scheme by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10670/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person on 12 November 2015. This application for DA, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 25 January 2016.

The person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The person concerned has been requested to supply supporting documentation required by the DO in order to review her eligibility for DA. This information has not been received to date. On receipt of this information, the review will be completed and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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570. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will determine an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability pension scheme. [10694/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 13 April 2016. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 11 May 2016.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.