217. Deputy John Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application under the disability allowance scheme will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [28748/15]

In order to determine the circumstances of the person in question, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI). The SWI has issued an appointment request for a meeting to the person in question.

A final decision on his entitlement to disability allowance will be given on receipt of the SWI’s report. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.