Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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259. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an urgent restoration of disability allowance will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9479/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm that disability allowance was awarded to this lady with effect from 14 October 2015. Her first payment issued on 18 May 2016. She continues to be in receipt of disability allowance.

In order to remain in receipt of this payment, the person in question must continue to satisfy the conditions for the scheme. My department issued a query regarding her residency status on 23 January 2017. To date no response has been received.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.