Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2024
257. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26745/24]
View answerCarer'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.Following the request to review the claim, the person's date of award has been revised and backdated to 13 April 2023. Arrears for the period 13 April 2023 to 11 October 2023 issued on 18 June 2024. The person concerned was notified on 18 June 2024 of this decision.I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
