Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Ceisteanna (409)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when arrears will issue in respect of disability allowance payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22643/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

Arrears of disability allowance, due to the person concerned, will issue by cheque in the next few days.

The Department regrets the delay in issuing the arrears which is due to high volumes of applications being received and cleared at present.

Question No. 410 answered with Question No. 348.