Disability Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2019

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Questions (484)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

484. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if and when payments, including a basic supplementary payment and a disability allowance, will be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22867/19]

Written answers

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

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 26 September 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 5 June 2019.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible.

No application for supplementary welfare allowance (SWA) has been received from this lady. An application for SWA was posted to her on 23 May 2019.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.