Written answers

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Disability Allowance Payments

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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1387. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance for a person (details supplied). [14993/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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This gentleman was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for his benefit, during the period 15 November 2017 to 20 March 2018. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation and was deducted from any arrears due. The figure deducted from arrears due did not include any additional amounts for fuel allowance or for living alone allowance.

This process was completed by my department as quickly as possible. Disability allowance arrears issued to the person in question on 27 March 2018.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1388. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14994/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 20 December 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 11 April 2018.

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

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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