Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
850. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's application by a person (details supplied) who is providing full-time care for both their parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30659/21]
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 application for CA was received from the person concerned in respect of her parents on 30 April 2021.
CA was awarded to the person concerned in respect of both care recipients on 2 June 2021 with effect from 6 May 2021. The first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 June 2021. Arrears of allowance due from 6 May 2021 to 9 June 2021 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified on 2 June 2021 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
