Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017
352. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24557/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for carer’s allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 13 January 2017. This application has been awarded for the period from 19 January 2017 to 25 January 2017 and payment issued to the nominated post office on 26 April 2017.
The person concerned has no entitlement to carer’s allowance from 26 January 2017 as another person was awarded carer’s benefit from that date in respect of the same care recipient. Two carer’s payments cannot be paid to two people at the same time, for the provision of care to the same person.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 26 April 2017 and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
