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Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Questions (385)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

385. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19541/14]

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Carer's allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are looking after a person who needs support because of age, disability or illness (including mental illness). If a person is getting certain social welfare payments (such as the state pension) and is providing full-time care and attention to another person who is in need of full-time care, he or she can keep their main social welfare payment and get a half-rate carer’s allowance as well. If the person in question believes she is entitled to carer’s allowance she should apply as soon as possible. To apply she should fill in an application form for carer’s allowance, a CR1. The form includes a medical report which must be signed by the person receiving care and completed by his or her doctor. On receipt of a completed application the claim will be processed and a decision provided.

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