Written answers

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Review

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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505. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38721/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina 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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.

A recent review has taken place of the means of the person concerned. The outcome of this review is that the person concerned is entitled to an increase in their CA.

First payment of their increased allowance issued on 13 September 2018.

Arrears of allowance due from 22 March 2018 issued by cheque to the person concerned on 7 September 2018.

The person concerned was notified on 7 September 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.

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