Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
293 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide the up-date position in relation to an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford which was submitted on 6 April 2012, just before his illness benefit was cut off in mid-April; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30627/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken at present to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means, medical condition and habitual residence status is approximately 17 weeks.
