Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 October 2021
156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for the 2021 carer’s support grant by a person in (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51467/21]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) from the person concerned on the 29th September 2021.
Information was requested from the person concerned on 1st October 2021 and her reply was received on 11th October 2021.
I can confirm that the person concerned has been awarded a CSG for the years 2020 and 2021. Payment of €1,700 for the year 2020 and €1,850 for the year 2021 will be paid to the person's nominated bank account shortly. Notification of this decision has issued to the person concerned on 18 October, 2021.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
