Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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347. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12025/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this lady was notified in writing of this decision on 5 January 2017.

She requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now been concluded by a DO but the outcome is to confirm the original decision. She is being notified directly of the outcome of this review. She will also be advised of her right to appeal this decision to the independent social welfare appeals office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.