Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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246. 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. [4885/19]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I confirm that the above named person was in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from my department.

In August 2018, the person concerned was requested to supply details relating to their medical condition, to establish whether their continuing entitlement to DA. In September 2018 a second request issued. As my Department received no response to these requests, their DA payment was suspended.

A completed medical review form was received from the person concerned on 14 January 2019 and their DA payment has been re-instated, pending completion of the medical review process.

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

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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247. 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. [4887/19]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 7 September 2018. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on the grounds that 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 8 November 2018.

Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded DA with effect from 12 September 2018. The first payment will be made on 6 February 2019.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy