Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a disability payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8119/17]

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 21 October 2016.

On 19 January 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer (DO) in order to make a decision on her eligibility. The information received gave rise to further points that the DO requires clarification on in order to determine the correct eligibility for the person in question. Notification of information requested issued to the person concerned on 14th February 2017 and we await their response.

Persons awaiting a decision on a social welfare payment may apply for a means tested supplementary welfare allowance payment pending the outcome of their application.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.