Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
687. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a claim for disability status by a person (details supplied) has been granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14925/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 7 March 2019.
The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. To date the investigating officer has been unable to determine her place of residence. The person concerned has also failed to supply information which was requested by this Department.
Once the person concerned supplies all requested information, the investigating officer can finalise his/her report and submit to DA section. A decision will then be made on this lady's entitlement to DA and she will be notified directly of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
