37. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application under the disability allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry as all relevant information has been submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45498/15]

I confirm the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) on 11 September 2015. In order to determine the circumstances of the person concerned, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI). The SWI will arrange to meet with the person in question as soon as possible.

A decision on his entitlement to DA will be made on receipt of the SWI's report. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

In the meantime, the person may apply for means-tested supplementary welfare allowance from his local community welfare service.