Michael Healy-Rae
Question:382. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of carer's allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19559/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 April 2023
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Carer's allowance 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.
A means review in this case was carried out on 2 February 2023. The rate of payment to the person concerned has now been updated to full-rate Carer's Allowance with effect from 19 January 2023. This payment plus arrears due will be paid to their nominated account on 27 April 2023.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.