Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As previously advised, officials in my Department are currently reviewing this person's backdated entitlement to Disability Allowance, beyond the current award date.

An information request was sent to the person concerned on 30 April 2024, requesting that they provide their partner's last payslip for the year ending 2022 and 2023. They were also requested to provide bank statements for all accounts held for the period September 2022 to September 2023. This information is required to enable a Deciding Officer to establish if an entitlement to DA existed for the period in question.

On receipt of this information, a decision will be made on the suitability of backdating of a DA payment. The person will be informed in writing of the outcome of this review.

If an entitlement to DA is considered appropriate for this period, arrears due would be offset against the current debt from their Blind Pension.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.