221. Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability benefit submitted on 21 January 2015 in respect of a person (details supplied)in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18106/15]

The person in question has been awarded a disability allowance payment with effect from 4 February 2015. First payment will be on 27 May 2015 and any arrears due will follow shortly.