Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21938/15]
View answerI confirm that the department received applications for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 9th April 2015. The application was awarded on 5th June 2015 and the first payment is due to issue to the bank on 18th June 2015. Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on 5th June 2015.
