Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
537. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if a married couple (details supplied) can have their payments backdated to the date of the original application for in view of the fact that their cases were examined recently and they were given the appropriate level of payment for their circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22801/22]
View answerThe person concerned has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from 31 March 2010. A request to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) added to her DA claim was received on 23 February 2022.
The person concerned was awarded an IQA on her DA with effect from 16 February 2022. She was notified of this decision in writing on 15 March 2022. On foot of a request for the IQA to be backdated to 31 March 2010, her claim is currently being reviewed.
Once the review is complete, the person concerned will be notified directly in writing of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
