asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in granting a disabled person's maintenance allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Cork as the application was lodged four months ago; and if he is aware of the hardship she is undergoing due to the delay in payment.
Written Answers. - Disabled Person's Maintenance Allowance.
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The delay was due to the shortage of medical personnel in the area. A medical examination of the applicant has now been carried out and a decision on the application will be made very shortly. If and when the application is approved payment of the allowance will be made retrospective to the data of the application.