Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1249. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46592/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the department on 21 August 2017. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances.

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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1250. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46594/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 19 July 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 27 October 2017. He was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.