Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
965. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carers allowance and domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1494/24]
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 8 November 2023.
CA was awarded on 10 January 2024, with effect from 5 October 2023 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 18 January 2024.
Arrears for the period 5 October 2023 to 17 January 2024 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 10 January 2024 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from the person concerned in September 2023. This application was awarded from 1 October 2023.
Payments will issue to the nominated Post Office/ Bank on the third Tuesday of each month.
Arrears for October and November were credited to the nominated account along with the December payment on 19 December 2023.
The person concerned was notified on 13 December 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
