Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1681. 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. [1978/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Following a decision of a Social Welfare Appeals Officer, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 4 May 2016. The first payment will be made on 31 January 2018.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1682. 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. [1980/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department in June 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 this lady will be notified directly of the outcome. It is expected this report will be submitted in the coming days and a decision will made as soon as possible on this case.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1683. 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. [1982/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.