Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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332. 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. [23641/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that the above named person is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 16 October 2013. I can confirm that the continuing eligibility for DA of the person concerned is currently under review by the Department. On 2 July 2016, a medical questionnaire issued to the person concerned. The information requested is to allow the person concerned to communicate to the deciding officer in his own words the up-to-date details of his condition(s) and how it/they affect his daily life. The person in question has not yet returned this form.

Where a person is in receipt of any social welfare payment, including DA, they are obliged to co-operate with the Department in relation to any reasonable request for information in relation to their eligibility or circumstances. If the person in question does not complete and return the form within a reasonable length of time and without a reasonable excuse, his payment is at risk of being suspended.

Once the form is completed and returned to the Department, it will be reviewed by a DO who will be in touch with the person directly in relation to the review.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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333. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme. [23668/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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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. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds on 21 June 2016. The person in question submitted additional medical evidence for consideration on 6 July 2016 and this is currently being reviewed. Once a decision has been made, the person concerned will be notified directly in writing.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.