Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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153. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance being restored in full for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2281/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 9 August 2012 in respect of care recipient. Following your representations the rate of payment has been increased to full rate from 15 December 2016. Payment at the increased rate is due to issue to the nominated bank account on 26 January 2017. Arrears of allowance due from 15 December 2016 to 18 January 2017 will issue shortly. The person concerned has been notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.