Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will examine and expedite a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31313/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Following a successful appeal, carer’s allowance (CA) was awarded on 1 September 2015.

First payment of CA was issued to the nominated post office on 3 September 2015. Arrears due from the 24 October 2014 to 2 September 2015 were issued by cheque on the 1 September 2015. The person in question was notified in writing on 1 September 2015.