Multiple outlets report that £139 million is being paid out under the Troubles disablement pension scheme. The payments relate to people affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland and are made through the scheme’s established benefits process. The reporting also says the scheme is scheduled to close for new applicants in August, which will end new eligibility claims through the programme. Existing applicants and ongoing payments continue under the scheme’s rules. Coverage is consistent that the total figure for payouts is £139 million and that the closure date for new applications is in August. Beyond that, the articles do not provide additional detail in the supplied excerpts about the number of recipients, specific eligibility changes, or any administrative reasons for the closure. Overall, the reports focus on the scale of money distributed through the scheme and the upcoming deadline for applications, presenting the information as a time-limited opportunity for new claimants before the scheme stops accepting applications.