Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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161. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to outline the reason for the delay in processing an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12548/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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As previously confirmed to the Deputy an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 13 May 2016.

The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI has met with the person and 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.