Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
394. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9542/23]
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.
The person concerned was in receipt of Illness Benefit from 1 September 2020 to 5 September 2022. The person concerned was also in receipt of half rate Carer's Allowance (CA) during this period. I can advise that the correct rate has now been applied in respect of the period from 8 September 2022.
Correspondence issued to the customer on 21 February 2023 outlining the up to date situation including details of arrears owing. These arrears will issue shortly.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
