Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017
348. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/17]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 4 November 2016.
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.
The SWI has confirmed that the report will be finalised early next week. Once the report is received, 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.
