Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
536. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection when the carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be finalised; if the matter will be prioritised in view of the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25357/20]
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.
I can confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 20 August 2020.
To qualify for CA, the Carer must show that they are habitually resident in the State, that they are providing full-time care and attention to a person who requires this level of care and that their means are less than the statutory limit.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a Deciding Officer on 16 September 2020.
Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
