45. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment of a disability benefit will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42107/15]

The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 August 2015. The first payment will be made by his selected payment method on 12 December 2015.

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).