Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details Supplied) for a carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23048/16]
View answerCarer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 26 May 2016.
The application has been referred by the deciding officer to a local social welfare investigative officer (SWI) on 17 June 2016 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.
Once the SWI has reported, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
