Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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548. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on a review of their carer's allowance. [13801/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is in receipt of carer’s allowance (CA) at a reduced rate of payment since 10 December 2013.

As her financial circumstances have changed from 30 September 2016 her claim was due for review.

The review has been completed and she has been awarded an increased rate of payment of CA from 6 October 2016. The first increased payment will issue on 23 March 2017 and on a weekly basis thereafter. Arrears from 6 October 2016 to 22 March 2017 will issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified on 15 March 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. Please do not hesitate to contact Philip in my office if you need further assistance with this query.