James Lawless
Question:151. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application regarding the full rate of carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [38982/16]
View answerWednesday, 7 December 2016
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Carer'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.
CA is in payment to the person concerned since 1 March 2012 at a reduced rate based primarily on her husband’s earnings from employment.
The person concerned has contacted my Department on 2 December 2016 requesting a review of her claim. Once the information is received the review will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the deputy.