Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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174. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a review of a disability allowance application with a view to granting this allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35531/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The application for disability allowance (DA) from this man, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 25 October 2016.

Further evidence was received on 7 November 2016 and this is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. The person in question can expect a decision on the review of his DA application shortly. If the decision to refuse the allowance is confirmed following review, the person concerned will have the right to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.