Written answers

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Department of Social Protection

Disability Allowance Applications

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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83. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37800/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that my department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this lady on 10 November 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [37801/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This man submitted an application for disability allowance on 25 October 2016.

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 28 November 2016 and of his rights of review and appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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85. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37811/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This man submitted an application for disability allowance on 24 October 2016.

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 28 November 2016 and of his rights of review and appeal.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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86. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37812/16]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 October 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 7 December 2016.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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