Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
311. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will make a decision on an application submitted in September 2015 under the disability allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11580/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 11 September 2015. In order to assist him/her to make a decision on eligibility, the deciding officer (DO) referred the application to a local social welfare investigative officer for a report on the relevant circumstances of the case.
The DO has received the report from the investigative officer but there was some essential supporting documentation still outstanding. This information has been requested by the DO directly from the person concerned. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
