Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
600. 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. [41843/19]
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.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 5 July 2019.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 9 October 2019 with effect from 11 July 2019. The first payment will issue to her nominated post office account on 24 October 2019.
Arrears of allowance due from 11 July 2019 to 23 October 2019 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 9 October 2019 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
