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Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna (575)

Brendan Howlin

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575. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a review of a decision not to grant disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5401/18]

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Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 16 August 2017.

They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration on 27 September 2017.

The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person's means and circumstances. Once the SWI has completed their report, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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