Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will reinstate a disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [21473/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that the above named person was in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from my department. In April 2016, the person concerned was requested to supply details relating to their medical conditionality. In May 2016 a second request issued. As these details were not received by the department, the DA payment for the person concerned was suspended with effect from 8 June 2016.

An additional form has now issued to the person concerned, along with a stamped addressed envelope. On receipt of this completed form, a deciding officer will review the person’s entitlement to DA.

The person in question can apply to the Community Welfare Officer for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if he is in need of financial assistance.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.