Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1050. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of a review in respect of eligibility for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44922/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This gentleman was requested to submit a medical report in order to review their disability allowance (DA) on 04 September 2018.

The information received was examined and a request for further medical evidence in support of their claim was issued to the person concerned on 19 October 2018. Once this information is received and a decision is made on the review this gentleman will be notified directly of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1051. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a review in respect of eligibility for a disability allowance will be concluded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44923/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 26 September 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).

They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration on 02 October 2018.

This additional evidence is currently being reviewed. Once a decision has been made, the person concerned will be notified directly in writing.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.