Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal East, Labour)
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110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on an application for carers allowance (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52527/25]

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 27 August 2025.

The application was examined and CA was awarded from 28 August 2025 with the first payment issuing to the nominated bank account on 02 October 2025.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 26 September 2025.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.