Disability Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (401)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

401. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection when a review will be completed of a disability allowance application for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [26934/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 23 December 2015. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 5 October 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).