58. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a disability allowance will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44311/15]

The application for DA from the person in question, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 12 November 2015.

Further medical evidence has been received in this case and referred to a deciding officer for review. When the deciding officer has reached a decision on this review, notification of the outcome will issue directly to the person in question.