Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62964/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, 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.

An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 15 September 2022.

CA was awarded on 12 December 2022, with effect from 15 September 2022 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 15 December 2022.

Arrears for the period 15 September 2022 to 14 December 2022 will issue in due course.

The person concerned was notified on 12 December 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.