Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 October 2023
235. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection when a review of a carer’s allowance payment will be carried out (details supplied) as requested by the carer due to a change in means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45922/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer'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.
A request for a Means Review was received from the person concerned on 2 August 2023.
Following the review, it has been decided to increase the CA weekly rate of payment to €236.00 from 3 August 2023 and the first payment will issue to the person's nominated bank account on 19 October 2022.
Arrears for the period 3 August 2023 to 18 October 2023 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 16 October 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
