Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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356. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will expedite a carer’s allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13148/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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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 04 February 2025.

The application was examined and CA was awarded from 6 February 2025 with the first payment issuing to the nominated bank account on 20 March 2025. Arrears due will also issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 14 March 2025.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.