Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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224. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when arrears will issue to a person (details supplied) who was waiting more than 12 months on a decision regarding a disability allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14904/17]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This lady was awarded disability allowance (DA) by the Social Welfare Appeals Office from 27 April 2016 and her first weekly payment issued on 22 March 2017. The person in question was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for her benefit, during the period 15 November 2016 to 21 March 2017. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation and was deducted from any arrears due.

This process was completed by my department as quickly as possible. DA arrears issued by cheque to this lady on 23 March 2017.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.