Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1794. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37356/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 27 March 2017.

Carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 11 August 2017 with effect from 13 July 2017, the date the care recipient was discharged from hospital, and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 17 August 2017.

Arrears of allowance due from 13 July 2017 to 16 August 2017 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified on 11 August 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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1795. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37357/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 21 June 2017. Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a deciding officer on 29 August 2017.

Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy .