Carer's Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Ceisteanna (11)

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

11. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5384/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The application for carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 5 March 2016 and the first payment is due to issue to the person’s nominated post office on 31 March 2016.

Any arrears of CA due from 5/11/2015 to 30/3/2016 will issue shortly.