Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
591. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of an application for the carer's allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33312/26]
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.
I can confirm that an application for CA was received on MyWelfare from the person concerned on 03 March 2026.
The application was examined and CA was awarded from 05 February 2026 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 07 May 2026. Arrears due will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of this decision via My Welfare on 29 April 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
