Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
148. 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. [20020/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 29 April 2016.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 5 July 2016 and the first payment will issue to their nominated post office on 28 July 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 5 May 2016 to 28 July 2016, less jobseeker’s allowance paid during that period, will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 5 July 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
