asked the Minister for Health the reason a disabled person's maintenance allowance has not yet been granted to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary as he suffers from a severe and chronic illness and his wife and family are living under almost impossible financial circumstances; and when this will be paid.
Written Answers. - Disabled Person's Maintenance Allowance.
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The South Eastern Health Board is considering an appeal against its original decision to refuse the person's application for a disabled person's maintenance allowance. As the person was in hospital on a number of occasions recently, the board has been unable to make a final decision in this case. However, a decision is now expected very shortly.