Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Questions (365)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

365. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when arrears of disability allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22265/14]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

Arrears of disability allowance due to the person concerned will issue by cheque in the next few days.

The Department regrets the delay in issuing the arrears which is due to high volumes of applications being received and cleared at present.