Carer's Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Questions (163)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

163. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny which has been under assessment since July 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40467/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

Carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 11 November 2015 and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 12 November 2015.

Arrears of allowance due from 23 July 2015 to 11 November 2015 have also issued.