Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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300. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when he will issue a decision to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15532/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The application for carer's allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 6 May 2016 and the first payment issued to the person's nominated bank account on 12 May 2016.

Arrears of allowance due from 28 January 2016 were also issued to the bank on 12 May 2016. The person concerned was notified on 6 May 2016.

The person concerned requested a review of this decision and the deciding officer has decided to backdate the application to 22 October 2015. Any arrears of allowance due from the 22 October 2015 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified on 10 June 2016 of these details.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.