Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
570. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12643/21]
View answerI confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 19 November 2020.
The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. On 2 February 2021 the person concerned was asked to supply further documentation which was required by the SWI in order to complete her assessment. To date this further documenration has not been received.
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.
