Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2022
234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has applied for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53997/22]
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.
I confirm an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 16 August 2022.
CA was awarded to the person concerned on 25 October 2022 with effect from 7 July 2022.
The first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 3 November 2022.
Arrears of allowance due from 7 July 2022 to 2 November 2022 will issue in due course.
The person concerned was notified on 25 October 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
