Michael Ring
Ceist:561 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and granted disability allowance. [22766/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2008
561 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and granted disability allowance. [22766/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for Disability Allowance on 17 April 2008.
In order to assess his medical eligibility to Disability Allowance a medical examination was arranged for Friday 13 June, 2008 and the result of this examination is expected shortly. A Social Welfare Inspector interviewed the applicant on 9 June 2008, in order to assess his weekly means. The Inspector has returned his report to Disability Allowance Section.
A final decision will be given on entitlement to Disability Allowance upon receipt of the result of the medical examination. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.