Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
414. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/16]
View answerCarer's allowance (CA) was awarded to the person concerned on 17 May 2016 and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 26 May 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 11 February 2016 to 25 May 2016 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified on 17 May 2016 of this decision.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
