Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1576. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36504/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 30 March 2017.

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 12 July 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. No appeal/review has been received to date.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1577. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36507/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 12 April 2017.

The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI expects to interview this lady shortly. 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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1578. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36529/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm my department received notification that this gentleman had completed his course on 7 July 2017. Disability allowance payment was reinstated with effect from 19 July 2017. Notification of this decision issued on 7 July 2017.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.