Disability Allowance Applications

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (787)

Michael Ring

Question:

787. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied). [25928/16]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

I confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 23 May 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances.

Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.