Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2021
255. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on the review requested of the respite care grant application made by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60984/21]
View answerThe Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment for carers who look after a person in need of full-time care and attention. The payment is made regardless of the carer's means but is subject to certain conditions, one of which is that a person in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit (JB) or Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) or signing for credited contributions is stating that they are capable of and actively seeking full time employment, which is incompatible with providing full time care and attention to a person in need of such care. Accordingly, a person in receipt of JB or JA or signing for credited contributions is precluded by legislation governing the CSG from receipt of the Grant. Articles 225 (2)(b) and 225(2)(c) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005, as amended, refer.
An application for CSG was received from the person in question on 26 August, 2021. Her claim was refused on 21 October, 2021 as she had been signing for Jobseekers Credits from 17 August 2018 to 15 September 2021. She was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
On 01 November, 2021 the person in question requested a review of the decision. The review of the decision is currently being examined and she will be notified of the outcome of the review shortly.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
