Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
722. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review can be undertaken into eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21973/20]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 29 May 2020.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided to disallow the application for CA on grounds that the person concerned was taking part in a Community Employment (CE) Scheme. Section 247 of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005, as amended, prohibits a person engaged in a CE Scheme from claiming Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Benefit.
The person concerned was notified on 11 August 2020 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal. To date he has exercised neither right.
Should the circumstances of the person concerned change, he can request a review of his claim or submit a new application form.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
