Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2016

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Questions (112)

Robert Troy

Question:

112. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite payment of a disability grant for a person (details supplied). [21764/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person. The claim was disallowed on medical and means grounds. The person concerned appealed the decision to the social welfare appeals office (SWAO). On 20 June 2016, the department was notified by the SWAO that this appeal was successful.

The person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 28 October 2015. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 10 August 2016.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.