Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2016
136. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38906/16]
View answerAn application for Carer's Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 11 March 2016.
Carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 21 November 2016 and the first payment issued to the nominated Post Office on 1 December 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 17 March 2016 to 30 November 2016 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 21 November 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
