Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
724. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's allowance and a domiciliary care allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32389/18]
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.
Domiciliary care allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child aged less than 16 years of age, with a severe disability, who requires ongoing care and attention, substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age. It is not means tested.
CA can only be paid in respect of children aged less than 16 years where DCA is being paid in respect of the child.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA and DCA from the person concerned on the 24 April 2018.
DCA was awarded to the person concerned on 29 June 2018, arrears for the period 1 March 2018 to 30 June 2018 will issue shortly. The person concerned was notified of this decision the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal on 29 June 2018.
The application for CA is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
