Bernard Durkan
Question:233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if she might review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2310/24]
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The Person Concerned did not request a backdate of entitlement on their application of 22/11/2022 or application of 03/03/2023.
The Legislation limits to 6 months ( the last 6 months prior to the date the claim is actually made), the period for which payments may be backdated under the 'Lack of Knowledge' clause.
The Primary Legislation governing late claims is set out in Part 9, Chapter 1 of Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (SWCA 2005) (as amended) and Section 241,342 and 342A of the Act.