Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when carer's benefit will be accepted and approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy department received an application for carer’s benefit (CARB) from the person concerned on 12 January 2017 for a care recipient who is resident in Lithuania.
In order to process a CARB application, both the applicant and the care recipient must have a Personal Public Service Number (PPS No).
This application cannot be processed until the care recipient has obtained a PPS No. In addition, further employment information was requested on 4 April 2017. Once this information is received and a PPS No is assigned to the care recipient, the application will be processed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
