Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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601. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) was refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23347/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 5 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.

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 4 May 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). No request for an appeal or review has been received.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.