Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
1132. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45801/18]
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 increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.
An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 18 July 2018 in respect of two care recipients.
CA was awarded to the person concerned on 2 November 2018 for both care recipients and the first payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 8 November 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from to 19 July 2018 to 7 November 2018 will also issue. The person concerned was notified of these details on 2 November 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
