Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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449. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application under the disability allowance scheme by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12825/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person in question was disallowed disability allowance (DA) on the grounds that he was not medically suitable for the scheme. He appealed that decision to the social welfare appeals office (SWAO).

My department was notified by the SWAO on the 17 May 2016 that the appeal for the person in question has been successful.

A deciding officer will now implement the appeals officer’s decision and the person concerned will be notified in writing of the details as soon as possible.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.