Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1374. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14971/18]
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.
CA was awarded to the person concerned on 27 February 2018 and the first payment issued to her nominated bank account on 4 March 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from to 16 November 2017 have also issued. The person concerned was notified of these details on 27 February 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
