Disability Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Ceisteanna (305)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

305. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was refused disability allowance. [19532/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 April 2015. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 30 December 2015.

Arrears of payment due issued on 18 February 2016.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.