Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
606. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39969/18]
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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 16 January 2018.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer disallowed the application on the grounds that the level of care being provided did not reach the level of full-time care.
The person concerned was notified on 30 July 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
A review of this decision was requested on 21 August 2018. The review confirmed the original decision to disallow the application. The person concerned was notified of the outcome on 27 September 2018.
No appeals has been received to date.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
