Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Questions (615)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

615. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in a person (details supplied) being granted a disability allowance. [42141/19]

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 27 February 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 30 October 2019. They were notified of this decision in writing on 11 October 2019.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.