Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1136. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30523/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this person on 14 January 2022.
On 24 February 2022 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on their eligibility. This documentation was returned on 9 March 2022.
The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 19 January 2022. He was notified of this decision in writing on 11 March 2022. He received his first payment by his chosen payment method on 30 March 2022.
The person concerned was in receipt of another social welfare payment during the period from 19 January 2022 to 29 March 2022. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation and was deducted from any arrears due.
This process was completed by my department and the correct amount of DA arrears issued to the person in question on 30 March 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
