Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1010. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update in respect of an appeal for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38011/23]
View answerCarer's Allowance 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.
The person concerned is in receipt of Carer's Allowance since 4 December 2014. Their entitlement to Carer's Allowance for a second and third care recipient has been reviewed and has been awarded from 6 April 2023.
When a person is caring for more than one care recipient, a 50% increase in the weekly rate is paid. They will also receive the Carer's Support Grant for each care recipient.
Correspondence issued on 18 August 2023 confirming the person's entitlement to Carer's Allowance, the Carer's Support Grant and the arrears due. The first payment issued on 24 August 2023. Arrears in respect of the period 6 April 2023 to 23 August 2023 also issued to the person's nominated Post Office on that date.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
