Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
1246. 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. [36168/18]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 16 March 2018.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 18 July 2018 with effect from 22 March 2018. The first payment issued to her nominated bank account on 9 August 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 22 March 2018 to 8 August 2018 have also issued to her on 16 August 2018.
The person concerned was notified on 18 July 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
