Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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597. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct level of carer's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14039/18]

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.

CA was awarded to the person concerned from 3 March 2016 in respect of her mother.

I can confirm that she is currently in receipt of the maximum weekly rate of €209.00.

From 29 March 2018 this rate is due to increase to €214.00 weekly when the 2018 budget increase takes effect.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.