Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Questions (187)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

187. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment of a disability allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who is in urgent need of financial assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36441/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 25 March 2015. The first payment was made by his selected payment method on 26 August 2015.

DA arrears have recently issued by cheque to the person in question.