Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
578. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of the decision on an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13929/22]
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 21 December 2021.
It is a condition for receipt of a social welfare payment that every applicant is required to furnish a deciding officer with such certificates, documents, information, and evidence as may be required for the purpose of deciding a claim.
The person concerned did not provide such certificates, documents information or evidence that was requested from them. A decision was made to disallow the application for CA on 8 February 2022 as the means of the person concerned could not be determined.
The person concerned was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision on 2 March 2022.
The review is currently being processed and a request for additional information issued on 08 March 2022 to the person concerned in relation to her means.
Once the required information has been received, a decision will be made without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
