Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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605. 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. [13036/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 31 August 2020.

The person concerned requested an appeal of the decision and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office decided, based on this additional evidence, that the medical qualifying condition was satisfied.

On 11 February 2021 the person concerned was awarded DA from 6 January 2021. A review has been carried out and DA has now been awarded from 12 August 2020. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 3 March 2021.

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.