Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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419. 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. [18739/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 21 February 2018. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment.

She was notified in writing of this decision on 26 April 2018 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.

Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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420. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 588 of 27 March 2018, if her response will be reviewed in view of the fact that the house co-owned by a person (details supplied) is occupied by members of their extended family and therefore they cannot divest their interest in it nor profit from it via rental income. [18741/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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In relation to the assessment of the property it has been reviewed and is still deemed as assessable at half the value. The property is not personally used or enjoyed by the customer or his spouse, and as such could be put to profitable use.

A letter regarding the revised decision issued to the customer on the 23 March 2018. It is open to him to request a review or an appeal of this decision.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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421. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance claim by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18805/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This gentleman’s Disability Allowance (DA) was stopped on 31 January 2016 as he commenced on Back to Work Allowance (BTWA).

The person concerned informed us that his BTWA was ceasing on 28 March 2018 and he wished to have his DA re-instated. The file was sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances as he is now Self Employed.

On 23 April 2018 the person concerned was asked to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and he will be notified of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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422. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a disability allowance; and when a decision will be made on his or her case. [18870/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 11 December 2017. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.

On 9March 2018, 28 March 2018, 13 April 2018 and 25 April 2018 they were asked to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility.

On receipt of this information and on completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.