Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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51. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way arrears for a recently awarded carer's allowance were calculated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19054/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the carer’s allowance (CA) application from the person in question was awarded on 20th April 2015 and the person was notified directly of the decision.

The first payment of CA issued to the post office on 7th May 2015. Arrears of CA due from the 3rd July 2014 to the 6th May 2015 have not yet been finalised. They will be calculated by establishing the gross amount of CA due for the period, less any other payments made to the person in question during that period less any outstanding overpayment. The arrears due will be finalised and will issue to the person in question shortly.