Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013
345. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a companion pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22459/13]
View answerThe Department is committed to ensuring that claims are processed as expeditiously as possible. Processing times can vary across schemes depending on the differing qualification criteria. The application for a companion free travel pass for the person named was medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 9th May 2013. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the claimant will be contacted shortly regarding the decision on the application.
