Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2018
510. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in a decision regarding an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28716/18]
View answerCarer'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.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on the 3 May 2018.
Additional information was requested from the person concerned on 25 May 2018.
That evidence along with her May 2018 application is currently being examined and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
