Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if half rate for carers allowance will be applied in respect of arrears in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37925/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person in question is in receipt of half-rate carer’s allowance at present.

Arrears for carer’s allowance were paid for the period Thursday 16th June 2011 to 25th April 2012. The total amount due was €13,203.00. However, the person in question was in receipt of interim supplementary welfare allowance from 13th July 2011 to the 26th of April 2012. This payment was made to her pending a decision being made on her carer’s allowance application. The total sum paid in respect of supplementary welfare allowance was €11,300.50.

This amount was deducted from the carer’s allowance arrears due in accordance with the regulations. The balance of €1,902.50 issued to the person in question on 10th May 2012.

The person concerned has therefore received all money due in respect of her carer’s allowance application.