Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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1265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in making a decision on an application by persons (details supplied) for a disability allowance. [36293/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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There is no record of an application for disability allowance (DA) for the first named person in this question.

The second named person submitted an application for DA on 9 October 2017.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. It was also refused on failing to supply information requested by my department. 

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 28 May 2018. An appeal was received from this gentleman on 21 June 2018. He also submitted further medical evidence and some of the information previously requested on 12 March 2018.

A request for the outstanding information has been sent to the person concerned. On receipt of this information his claim will be reviewed prior to submitting documents to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.