Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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608. 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. [23467/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 20 December 2017. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 13 June 2018.

Arrears of payment due, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is 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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609. 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. [23468/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 13 April 2018. 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.

The processing time for individual disability allowance 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.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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610. 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. [23469/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 22 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 21 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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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611. 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. [23470/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 28 March 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 30 May 2018.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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612. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) [23471/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 14 February 2018. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 9 May 2018. Arrears of payment due issued to this gentleman on 21 May 2018.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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613. 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. [23472/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.

On 18 May 2018 the person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office are being prepared and will be submitted by the Department shortly. The SWAO will be in touch with the person in due course in relation to the progress of the appeal.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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614. 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. [23473/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This gentleman’s application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on 3 May 2018 as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances.

Further information was supplied by the person in question with a request for a review of his entitlement on 9 May 2018.

The person concerned was requested 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 on his DA application and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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615. 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. [23474/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.

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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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616. 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. [23475/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied.

The person concerned appealed this decision and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO). He was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date. The decision of an AO is final and conclusive in absence of any fresh facts or evidence.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.