Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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295. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51067/18]

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 4 October 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 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.

The person in question can apply to the Community Welfare Officer for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if he is in need of financial assistance.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 25 July 2018. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 14 November 2018.

Arrears of payment due issued to the person concerned on 21 November 2018.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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297. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51093/18]

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 3 August 2018. 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.

Additional medical evidence for consideration was received from the person concerned on 5 October 2018 and this is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer.

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 person in question can apply to the Community Welfare Officer for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if he is in need of financial assistance.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.