Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for a carer's allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3171/18]

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 21 September 2017.

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 12 January 2018 with effect from 3 November 2016. The first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 18 January 2018.

Arrears of allowance due from 3 November 2016 to 17 January 2018 will issue shortly.

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

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.