Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1240. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36161/18]

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 3 July 2018. 

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 27 August 2018 with effect from 5 July 2018 and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 13 September 2018. 

Arrears of allowance due from 5 July 2018 to 12 September 2018 will issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified on 27 August 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.