Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
418. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer’s benefit application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57020/21]
View answerCarer's benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention.
To qualify, the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
An application for Carer’s benefit was received from the person concerned on 20 October 2021.
The application was awarded to the person concerned with effect from 21 October 2021. The first payment will have issued to her nominated bank account on 18 November 2021.
Arrears of benefit due from 21 October 2021 will also have issued to her bank on 18 November 2021.
The person concerned was notified on 16 November 2021 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
