Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1607. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application to transfer a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1004/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 18 December 2017.

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 12 January 2018 with effect from 18 January 2018. First payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 18 January 2018.

The person concerned was notified on 12 January 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The spouse of the person concerned was in receipt of CA in respect of the care recipient and was notified on 9 January 2018 that his entitlement to CA will cease from 17 January 2018 as he is now no longer providing full time care and attention.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.