Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2018
255. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10542/18]
View answerAn application for carer’s allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 14 November 2017.
CA was awarded to the person concerned on 14 February 2018, with effect from 16 November 2017, and the first payment will issue to the person’s nominated post office on 8 March 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 16 November 2017 to 7 March 2018 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 14 February 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
