Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 578: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when payment and arrears will issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18531/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 7 March 2012 Payment commenced on 4 April 2012 and arrears due for the period 7 March 2012 to 3 April 2012 issued to the person on 12 April 2012.

The Department is committed to delivering the best possible service to its customers and works to ensure that claims are processed in the most efficient and expeditious way possible, having regard to the eligibility conditions that apply to each scheme and to ensure, insofar as is possible, that funding is targeted at those most in need.