Invalidity Pension Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Questions (569)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

569. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine a case in which a person (details supplied) was awarded disability allowance but had the contributions to apply for invalidity pension; if she will take into consideration that the person has subsequently been awarded invalidity pension following the advice from this Deputy's office to apply for same; if arrears will issue in respect of invalidity pension in view of the fact the person had the contributions for invalidity pension and was on a reduced rate of disability allowance due to means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43548/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Deputy Finian McGrath)

Backdating of the Invalidity Pension claim of the lady concerned has been considered and the claim has now been awarded from 08 November 2012, i.e. from the first Thursday following receipt of her Disability Allowance application. Arrears for the period 08 November 2012 to 10 May 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue shortly to her nominated bank account. She was notified of this decision on the 17 October 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.