82. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will make a determination on an application under the Disability Allowance Scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46802/15]

The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 6 January 2016. The person was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.