Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
289. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [11214/17]
View answerThe application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 1 March 2017 and the first payment will issue to the person’s bank nominated post office on 9 March 2017.
Arrears of allowance due from 28 July 2016 to 8 March 2017 2017 were issued by cheque on 1 March 2017. The person concerned was notified of these details on 1 March 2017.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
