Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016
259. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to set out 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. [23338/16]
View answerAn application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 4 May 2016.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 4 July 2016 and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 7 July 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 5 May 2016 to 6 July 2016 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified on 4 July 2016 of this decision.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
