Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
155. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20031/16]
View answerCarer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 16 June 2005 in respect of one care recipient.
I confirm that my department received an application for (CA) from the person in question on the 11 March 2016 in respect of a 2nd care recipient. The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
