Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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150. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); when it is expected a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2198/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 5 September 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.