Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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286. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a long-term disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11191/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 15 February 2016.

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 9 April 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal. No appeal/review was received.

If the person in question believes they may qualify, it is open to her to reapply by completing and submitting to my department the relevant application form (DA1).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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287. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11211/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 16 November 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 22 March 2017.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11213/17]

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 22 August 2016.

On 28 February 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.