Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
677. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason disability allowance for a person (details supplied) was not backdated to the actual date of application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42820/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance, DA, from this man on 3 July 2017. The claim was awarded with effect from 5 July 2017, the first pay date following receipt of the application.
My Department has no record of a previous application for disability allowance from this man. If he, or an agent on his behalf, wishes to make an application for backdating prior to 5 July 2017, he or she may do so, in writing, clearly stating the grounds for the claim. The matter will then be considered by a deciding officer.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
