asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in paying disabled persons (maintenance) allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin.
Written Answers. - Payment of Allowances.
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I have made inquiries from the Eastern Health Board regarding the case referred to by the Deputy and I have been informed that the application is at present under consideration. The board is seeking additional medical advice to assist them in reaching a decision.
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asked the Minister for Health when a domiciliary allowance will be paid to an applicant (details supplied) in County Dublin.
I have made inquiries from the Eastern Health Board regarding the case referred to by the Deputy and I have been informed that the application was refused on the ground that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance at that time. However, I have been informed by the health board that they will review the case in one year.