Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Questions (1233)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24836/18]

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Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

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.