Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1151. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a carer’s allowance award in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not been backdated to the date that their carer’s benefit expired given that the person was not notified that their carer’s benefit was due to expire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30845/22]
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 an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 20 April 2022.
The person concerned was awarded CA on 1 June 2022 with effect from 21 April 2022.
Following a review of the date of award the person concerned was awarded CA with effect from 3 March 2022.
The person concerned was notified in writing of the outcome of this review on 9 June 2022 and of their right of review and appeal.
Arrears due from 3 March 2022 to 20 April 2022 has now issued to their nominated bank account.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
