Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020
1160. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application will be expedited for carer's benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3268/20]
View answerCarer's benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention. An increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.
To qualify the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
CARB was awarded to the person concerned with effect from 5 March 2020. The person concerned was notified of this decision on 27 February 2020.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
