Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2011
263 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when payment will issue in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25915/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for disability allowance on 11 July 2011. His claim is being referred to one of the Department's medical assessors for an opinion as to his medical suitability for disability allowance.
When the deciding officer receives the medical assessor's opinion, and taking account of the deciding officer's assessment of his means, the person's entitlement to disability allowance will be determined. The person will be notified in writing of this decision.
