Paul Kehoe
Question:144. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection when the arrears of the living alone allowance will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3150/24]
View answerWednesday, 24 January 2024
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Written answers
The person concerned has been in receipt of Disability Allowance since 30 September 2015.
An application for Living Allowance (LAA) was received by the Department on 27 November 2023. The person concerned was awarded LAA with effect from 29 November 2023. A letter notifying the person of this decision issued on 29 November 2023. The person concerned was notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the SWAO.
A request to backdate their entitlement to LAA was received on 11 December 2023. The LAA entitlement was reviewed and they were awarded LAA with effect from 2 August 2023. A letter notifying the person concerned of this decision issued on 19 January 2024. The person concerned was notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the SWAO.
Arrears of payment due from 2 August 2023 to 28 November 2023 have been issued and the person concerned was notified of this by separate letter on 19 January 2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.