Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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298. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23388/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The application for carer's allowance (CA) in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 8 July 2016 in respect of second care recipient.

The first payment of CA at the higher rate of payment issued to the person's nominated bank account on 14 July 2016.

Arrears of allowance due from 4 February 2016 to 13 July 2016 have also issued to the bank. The person concerned was notified of these details on 8 July 2016.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.