Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
590. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43039/19]
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.
As a result of an Appeals Officer’s decision, carer's allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 17 September 2019 with effect from 18 October 2018.
The first payment issued on 26 September 2019. Arrears for the period 18 October 2018 to 18 September 2019 along with the 2019 carer's support grant also issued on 26 September 2019.
The person concerned was notified of the outcome on 17 September 2019.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
