Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
1140. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45819/18]
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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 9 May 2018.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 27 August 2018 and the first payment issued to his nominated bank account on 6 September 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 10 May 2018 to 5 September 2018 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified on 27 August 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
