Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2431. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's benefit payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33413/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care and attention.
An application for CARB was received from the person concerned on 2 May 2018.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 20 July 2018 and the first payment will issue to her nominated Post Office on 26 July 2018.
Arrears of benefit due from 12 April 2018 to 25 July 2018 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 20 July 2018.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
