Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
76. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5875/16]
View answerThe person concerned was awarded a reduced rate of carer’s allowance (CA) from 2 July 2015 as he had income from employment.
Following receipt of notification in March 2016 that his employment had ended, his CA was reviewed and increased to the maximum rate from 12 November 2015.
CA at the higher rate will be paid into the nominated bank account of the person concerned on 7 April 2016 along with arrears from 12 November 2015. The person concerned was notified on 29 March 2016 of these details.
