Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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602. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41722/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 10 November 2016.

On 10 January 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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603. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41723/16]

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 this man was notified in writing of this decision on 28 November 2016.

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

This man is being notified directly of the outcome of this review. They will also be advised of their right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.