Barry Cowen
Ceist:299. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on an application for disability allowance. [28560/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2016
299. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on an application for disability allowance. [28560/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 5 August 2016. 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 processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim.