Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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184. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment of carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34152/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 29 January 2016.

As a result of an appeals officer’s decision, the application was awarded to the person concerned on 7 November 2016 and the first payment will issue to her nominated post bank account on 10 November 2016. Arrears for the period 4 February 2016 to 9 November 2016 have issued to her nominated bank account for payment on 10 November 2016.

The person concerned was notified on 7 November 2016 of this decision.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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185. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer’s allowance payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34156/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 30 October 2015. As a result of an appeals officer’s decision, the application was awarded to the person concerned on 9 November 2016 and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 17 November 2016. Arrears for the period 5 November 2015 to 9 November 2016 have issued by cheque.

The person concerned was notified on 9 November 2016 of this decision.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.