Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
1244. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36165/18]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 7 June 2018.
This application was awarded to the person concerned on 27 August 2018 and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 13 September 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from to 7 June 2018 to 12 September 2018 will also issue.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 27 August 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
