Illness Benefit Applications

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Questions (266)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

266. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an illness benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30519/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 1 March 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 12 July 2017.

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 trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.