Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
224. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40485/16]
View answerCarer’s benefit (CARB) can be paid for a maximum of 104 weeks for each care recipient. The person concerned was in receipt of CARB up to 30 November 2016 when the claim expired after 104 weeks. An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from her on 24 November 2016.
CA was awarded to her on 12 December 2016 and the first payment for 15 December 2016 should be available at her nominated post office on or before 22 December 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 1 December 2016 to 14 December 2016 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 12 December 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. If you need any further assistance with this particular query don’t hesitate to contact my office.
