Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (1221)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

1221. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an illness benefit payment for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [46169/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 18 August 2017. 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 trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.