Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
366. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer’s allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34722/21]
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 31 March 2021.
It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have such a disability that they require full-time care and attention.
The evidence submitted in support of the 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 28 May 2021 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of his application.
Following this review, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 22 June 2021, with effect from 1 April 2021. The first payment will issue to his nominated post office on 8 July 2021.
Arrears for the period 1 April 2021 to 7 July 2021 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 22 June 2021 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and/or appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
