Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2016
11. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9345/16]
View answerThe application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 27 April 2016 and the first payment is due to issue to the person’s bank or nominated post office on 19 May 2016.
Arrears of allowance due, less supplementary welfare allowance paid in the interim, will issue shortly. The person concerned was notified of the award on 27 April 2016.
