Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018
442. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive full arrears; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19660/18]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 20 October 2016.
As a result of an appeals officer’s decision, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 1 May 2018 and the first payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 10 May 2018.
Arrears for the period 20 October 2016 to 9 May 2018 will also issue. The person concerned was notified of these details on 1 May 2018.
I hope this clarifies for the matter for the Deputy.
