Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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88. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37814/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this man was notified in writing of this decision on 29 September 2015.

The person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review was concluded by a DO and the decision to refuse on medical grounds was confirmed. The person in question was notified directly of the outcome of this review on 26 November 2015. They were advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office. No appeal of this decision was received.

A new application for DA was received on 29 September 2016 from this man. On completion of all necessary investigations, a decision on his eligibility will be made. Notification of this decision will issue directly, in writing, to the person concerned.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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89. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37815/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 October 2016. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 4 January 2017.

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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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90. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37817/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from this man for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 11 August 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.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.