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Carer's Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (1079)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1079. 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. [8554/20]

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Written answers

Carer'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 12 December 2019. 

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 17 February 2020 with effect from 12 December 2019.  The first payment issued to her nominated bank account on 20 February 2020. 

Arrears of allowance due from 12 December 2019 to 19 February 2020 issued on 20 February 2020.

The person concerned was notified on 17 February 2020 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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