Disability Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (1109)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

1109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45509/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Following an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 25 April 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 21 November 2018.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.