Pat Breen
Question:580. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30929/17]
View answerTuesday, 4 July 2017
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 22 February 2017 in respect of her care recipient aged 10 years.
It is a condition for receipt of carer’s allowance, that where the care recipient is aged less than 16 years of age, a domiciliary care allowance (DCA) must be in payment in respect of that child.
An application for DCA is currently awaiting decision. Once a decision is made, the application for CA will be processed without delay. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy