59. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a disability allowance will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44319/15]

The entitlement of the person concerned (RIP) to disability allowance has been established and payment of DA is due with effect from 16 September 2015 to 6 October 2015. The Department is currently making the necessary enquiries so that arrangements for the issue of payment due may be made.

Please convey my sympathy and that of the Department to the bereaved family of the person in question.