Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
169. 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. [20098/16]
View answerThe person concerned succeeded in an appeal against the refusal of her application for carer’s allowance (CA). Therefore CA was awarded on 4 July 2016. The first payment is due to issue to the person’s nominated bank account on 7 July 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 6 August 2015 have also issued to the bank for payment on 7 July 2016.
The person concerned was notified of these details on the 4 July 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
