Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
680. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and additional arrears issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17237/21]
View answerFollowing an appeal and a review the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 12 August 2020. She was notified of this decision in writing on 11 February 2021. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 3 March 2021.
The person concerned was in receipt of another social welfare payment during the period 12 August 2020 to 2 March 2021. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation and was deducted from any arrears due.
This process was completed by my Department as quickly as possible and the correct amount of DA arrears issued to the person in question on 16 March 2021.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
