Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2015
51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the level of carer's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17098/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application was awarded on the 14th of April 2015 and the first payment issued to the bank on the 23rd of April 2015. Any arrears of allowance due from the 1st of January 2015 to the 15th April 2015 (less any outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question is in receipt of half rate carers allowance in addition to her primary social welfare payment, disability allowance.
