Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
792. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if an invalidity pension award in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be backdated to the date they were found medically suitable for a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13237/24]
View answerThe person referred to was originally awarded invalidity Pension (IP) with effect from 25 January 2024. Payment, including all arrears due from 25 January 2025, issued to her nominated bank account on 14 March 2024.
Following a review of this application, my Department is satisfied to treat the application for Disability Allowance received on 4 August 2023 from the person concerned as equivalent to a claim for IP having been made at that time.
Consequently, her IP claim has been backdated and awarded from 10 August 2023, which is from the first Thursday following receipt of the original DA application. Any arrears due for the period from 10 August 2023 to 24 January 2024 will issue to the person concerned shortly. She was notified of this decision on 14 March 2024.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
