116. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3152/16]

I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 4 November 2015. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.