Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will have to ask the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, to reply to the Deputy because I do not know the details. However, we ensure that if an appeal is made in somebody's favour, that they receive the payment in arrears. I know that is not much good for someone who is waiting for it, but it ensures that nobody loses out if their appeal is upheld.

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