Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018
259. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer’s allowance payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49647/18]
View answerAn application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 6 June 2018.
It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have such disability that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 22 October 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of her application.
As a result of this evidence, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 27 November 2018 and first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 6 December 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 7 June 2018 to 5 December 2018 will also issue.
The person concerned was notified on 27 November 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
