James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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953. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12282/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer's benefit (CARB) is a PRSI based payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

An application for CARB was received from the person concerned on 28 February 2018. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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954. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12290/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

My department received an application for CA from the person concerned on the 16 November 2017.

CA was awarded to the person concerned on 10 March 2018, first payment issued to their nominated post office on 15 March 2018. Arrears for the period 16 November 2017 to 14 March 2018 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified of this decision the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.