Seán Sherlock
Ceist:588. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will continue to be paid the carer’s allowance upon the recent death of their spouse. [31851/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 June 2022
Ceisteanna (588)
Freagraí scríofa
Firstly, may I take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the person concerned and their family on their recent bereavement.
Carer'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.
When a care recipient dies, there is a continued payment of Carer's Allowance for 12 weeks after the death. The Carers Allowance payment for the person concerned will continue up until 17 August 2022 with the final payment being available at the post office from 11 August 2022.
I can confirm that the weekly payment of Carer's Allowance for the person concerned has continued to issue to their nominated Post Office. Their next payment will be payable from 16 June 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.