Disability benefit payment timing
The claimant’s benefit was paid through 20 October; the Minister clarified that industrial action delayed processing until 23 September, when arrears were issued.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare when disability benefit will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
Comment on this
The person concerned claimed disability benefit from 7 July 1981 and has been paid from 10 July 1981, fourth day of incapacity, at the maximum appropriate rate. All disability benefit due to 20 October 1981, has been issued.
Comment on this
He was in receipt of disability benefit from 25 May to 26 August. So, there seems to be no gap in his payments.
Comment on this
Payment of the claim was delayed due to the industrial action. It was not immediately processed until 23 September 1981 in which case there was a cheque for £212 and the following week there was a cheque for £49.
Comment on this
In other words, the claimant has had confirmation of that payment as far back as 23 September. I only raised this point in relation to the number of these detailed questions going through the House at the moment. In effect, it would appear that the claimant has been informed quite some time ago and has been paid.