Brendan Griffin
Question:455. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application by a person (details supplied) for carer's allowance [57676/22]
View answerTuesday, 22 November 2022
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Carer'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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 17 October 2022.
CA was awarded on 15 November 2022, with effect from 20 October 2022 and the first payment will issue to their nominated Post Office account on 24 November 2022.
Arrears for the period 20 October 2022 to 16 November issued on 15 November 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 15 November 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.