Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1080. 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. [8555/20]
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.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 4 March 2020.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 17 April 2020 with effect from 5 March 2020. The first payment issued to his nominated bank account on 30 April 2020.
The person concerned was notified on 17 April 2020 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
Arrears of allowance due from 5 March 2020 to 29 April 2020 issued on 23 April 2020.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
