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Carer's Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Questions (247)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

247. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52315/18]

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Carer's Benefit (CARB) is a PRSI based payment made to a person who leaves the workforce to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention. An increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.

An application for CARB was received from the person concerned on 10 July 2018.  The person in respect of whom the claim was made, died on 20 August 2018. 

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 10 December 2018 with effect from 26 July 2018 to 3 October 2018.

Arrears of benefit due, including the 6 weeks after death entitlement for the period 26 July 2018 to 3 October 2018, will issue to her bank account on 14 December 2018.

The person concerned was notified on 10 December 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.

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