Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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167. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27992/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 August 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 5 October 2016.

Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).