Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023
207. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork has an entitlement to arrears of carer's allowance from 17 April 2023 up to 17 August 2023. [41968/23]
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.
I confirm that an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 16 August 2023.
The person concerned was awarded CA on 4 September 2023 with effect from 17 August 2023.
The person concerned was notified on 4 September 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
According to the records of the Department, they have not exercised either right.
On foot of the issue raised by the Deputy, the file has now been sent for review regarding the date of award.
Once the review is completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
