Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2016

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Questions (159)

Tom Neville

Question:

159. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28922/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 26 July 2016. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 12 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).

Question No. 160 withdrawn.