Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
954. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12290/18]
View answerCarer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
My department received an application for CA from the person concerned on the 16 November 2017.
CA was awarded to the person concerned on 10 March 2018, first payment issued to their nominated post office on 15 March 2018. Arrears for the period 16 November 2017 to 14 March 2018 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified of this decision the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
