Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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610. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41731/16]

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 22 August 2016.

On 19 December 2016 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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611. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41732/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from this man.

On 19 August 2016 the application was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a social welfare investigative officer (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI has confirmed that following a meeting on 10 November 2016, some documents are still outstanding. The SWI contacted the person in question on 28 November 2016 to advise that these documents are required in order to complete the means assessment.

Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to the DO, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.