Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2022
345. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of the decision on a carer's support grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7185/22]
View answerThe Carer's Support Grant is an annual payment made to carers by my department.
I can confirm that my department received an application for the Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) from the person concerned on 10 December, 2021.
It is a condition for receipt of a CSG that the person being cared for must have such disability that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least six months.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied for this care recipient.
The person concerned was notified on 10 January 2022 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
A request for a review of the original decision, together with further medical evidence, was received on 20 January, 2022. Following a review, the application for CSG has been awarded for the years 2020 and 2021. The decision has been issued to the person concerned on 07 February 2022 and a payment of €3550.00 will issue to the person concerned shortly.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
