Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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975. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7783/20]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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I can confirm that the above named person applied for disability allowance (DA) on 13 February 2020.

On 1 May 2020 this lady's application for DA was withdrawn as she failed to reply to an option letter which issued to her on 6 March 2020 asking her to confirm if she wished to proceed with her DA claim or stay on her current social welfare payment which is being paid at a higher rate.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 1 May 2020. It is open to this lady to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent social welfare appeals office (SWAO).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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976. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7785/20]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 25 February 2020. 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.

The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 14 April 2020 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.