Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2018
204. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when arrears will issue in relation to a carer's allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8831/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer'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 person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
Once claims are in payment, the Department periodically reviews them to ensure that there is continued entitlement. Depending on the circumstances in each case and to make best use of resources, a review may only concentrate on a specific condition of entitlement.
Following a review of means, it was determined that the person in respect of whom CA was being paid, was entitled to an increase in payment. The person concerned was notified on 11 January 2018 of these details.
Arrears for the period 13 July 2017 to 17 January 2018 are expected to issue to the nominated bank account of the person concerned on 22 February 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
