Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
662. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's allowance payment will be processed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43818/18]
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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 25 October 2017.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 5 October 2018 with effect from 7 June 2018 and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 25 October 2018.
Arrears of allowance due will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 5 October 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.
