Disability Allowance Applications

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Questions (1102)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

1102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45267/19]

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Written answers

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

I can confirm that the above named person applied for disability allowance (DA) on 24 May 2019. On 6 September 2019 the claim was sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for investigation of their means and circumstance.

On 14 October 2019 the person concerned contacted the SWI. They informed the SWI that they wished to withdraw their application for DA. On 24 October 2019 the person concerned was notified in writing that their DA application was withdrawn.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.