Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:1387. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [14993/18]
View answerTuesday, 17 April 2018
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This gentleman was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for his benefit, during the period 15 November 2017 to 20 March 2018. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation and was deducted from any arrears due. The figure deducted from arrears due did not include any additional amounts for fuel allowance or for living alone allowance.
This process was completed by my department as quickly as possible. Disability allowance arrears issued to the person in question on 27 March 2018.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.