James Lawless
Question:551. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9901/22]
View answerTuesday, 22 February 2022
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Carer's benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention. An increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.
To qualify the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
The person concerned applied for CARB on 8th Sept 2021. The claim was disallowed as the person concerned, although providing a level of care and attention, was not providing full-time care and attention as defined in the Carer's Benefit Legislation. The person concerned was notified on 5th Oct 2021 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned appealed this decision and a full time care form was issued to her on 10 Jan 2022 to outline the hours and duties she provided.
New information was received by way of this completed full time care form on 26 Jan 2022 and a review was carried out. Following a review, the decision remained unchanged and the person concerned was notified on 27 January 2022.
The persons' concerned file was forwarded to the Appeals Office on 31 Jan 2022 for consideration.
The person concerned will be notified of the outcome of her appeal in due course.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.