Social Welfare Appeals Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 January 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Questions (109)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if and when dietary allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5031/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The dietary allowance application of the person concerned was disallowed as his means were deemed to be in excess of the statutory limit. The decision to disallow the application was upheld on appeal.