Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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160. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29140/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 31 March 2016.

They requested a review of this decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now concluded and the outcome is that the decision to refuse on medical grounds has been confirmed.

The person in question has being notified directly of this and has been advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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161. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance claim is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29148/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 13 May 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.