Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
494. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection , further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 20 September, if she will provide further details regarding a payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51116/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraNoting that the figure may be influenced by the factors previously mentioned in Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 20 September 2022, the average duration of payment for current recipients of Carer's Allowance is 85 months. The average duration on the scheme is affected by the Department retaining the first claim date for Carer's Allowance in the system. If an individual reapplies and their claim is awarded, it is deemed a resumption of payments on the original claim.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
