asked the Minister for Social Welfare when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be paid pay-related benefit to which he appears to be entitled.

The claim of the person concerned to pay-related benefit was allowed following the completion of extensive inquiries and all arrears due were paid to him during the week which commenced on Monday, 12 October 1981.

Would the Minister confirm that the claimant received notice of payment and received back money as far back as 12 October?

It seems to annoy the Deputy that these payments are being made.

Not at all. I am just pointing out that we are spending time debating questions where the claimants have received notice months ago——

Last year they were not paid at all.

Would the Minister confirm, therefore, that the claimant has not only had the money paid but has also been fully informed of the details of the case at that stage——