Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
201. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for disability allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31231/15]
View answerThe person concerned was initially refused disability allowance (DA) on the grounds that his means exceeded the statutory limit allowable under legislation for their family size.
On receipt of further information a review of this decision was completed and the person concerned was awarded DA from 29 April, 2015. The first payment was made to the person concerned on 5 August, 2015.
