Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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610. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for carer's benefit by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41829/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Applications for carer’s benefit in respect of two care recipients were received from the person concerned on 18 July 2018.

The applications were awarded to the person concerned with effect from 16 August 2018 when her carer’s leave commenced. The first payment will issue to her via her nominated payment method on 11 October 2018.

Arrears of benefit due from 16 August 2018 to 10 October 2018 will issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified on 28 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.