Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2022
296. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50988/22]
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 on 5 April 2022.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 20 July 2022 with effect from 7 October 2021. The first payment issued to their nominated post office on 21 July 2022.
Arrears due from 7 October 2021 to 13 July 2022 less any other social welfare payment made during this period will issue to the person concerned nominated post office on 20 October 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
