Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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158. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55027/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 25 August 2021. They were notified of this decision directly in writing on 5 November 2021.

The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 10 November 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 or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable).

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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159. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current status of a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [55059/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Department received a claim for fuel allowance for the person concerned on 26 October 2021.  A Deciding Officer of the Department wrote to the person concerned on 08 November 2021 requesting further information relevant to his claim.  The claim will be finalised as quickly as possible on receipt of the requested information.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.