asked the Minister for Health if he will pay arrears of disabled person's maintenance allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefit.
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The payment of disabled persons maintenance allowance in any individual case is a matter for the health board concerned having regard to all the circumstances of the case.
I have had inquiries made of the South Eastern Health Board in this case and have been informed that an initial application for the allowance dated 1 May 1988 was refused on medical grounds. Following a change in the person's circumstances, a new application was made on 19 December 1988 and the allowance was granted.
Arrangements are being made for the payment of arrears.