Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
262. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who was granted carer's benefit on 17 July 2016 has still not received payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29509/16]
View answerThe person concerned has been in receipt of Carer's Benefit (CARB) from 24 February 2015 to 4 August 2016 and applied for an extension to her claim.
The extension was granted to the person concerned on 5 October 2016 and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 13 October 2016.
Arrears of benefit due from 4 August 2016 to 12 October 2016 will also issue on that date.
The person concerned was notified on 5 October 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.
