Disability Allowance Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2016

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Questions (309)

Willie Penrose

Question:

309. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) in respect of an application for disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28724/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 4 November 2015. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 20 July 2016.

Arrears of payment due have also issued to the person in question.