Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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153. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the full rate of payment applicable in respect of two adults plus four children, all dependents, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 13 May 2016. On 20 March 2017 both the passport of the person concerned and her partner's passport were returned to her in person by prior arrangement at her address.

On 28 April 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.

This lady is currently in receipt of Supplementary Welfare Allowance while awaiting a decision on her DA application.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.