Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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165. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for carer's benefit by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3503/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer’s benefit was received from the person concerned on 12 December 2017.

The application was awarded to the person concerned with effect from 22 February 2018 from when her carer’s leave commences. The first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 22 February 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.