57. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the current average processing times for disability allowance and invalidity pension applications and appeals; the number of applicants currently waiting longer than six months for an initial decision; whether he accepts that prolonged delays are pushing people with disabilities into poverty and dependency on family members; if he will review the existing means testing rules, including the treatment of a spouse or partner’s income; and the steps which are being taken to ensure timely access to income supports for people with disabilities [2342/26]

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57. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the current average processing times for disability allowance and invalidity pension applications and appeals; the number of applicants currently waiting longer than six months for an initial decision; whether he accepts that prolonged delays are pushing people with disabilities into poverty and dependency on family members; if he will review the existing means testing rules, including the treatment of a spouse or partner’s income; and the steps which are being taken to ensure timely access to income supports for people with disabilities [2342/26]

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