Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
My department has to date not received an application from the person concerned for CA. If they wish to make an application, they should complete and return the application form (CR1) that I have arranged to have issued to them.
Only on receipt of a fully completed application form can their entitlement be determined.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.