Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will take place into eligibility for a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29425/22]
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 25 January 2022.
The person concerned was awarded a reduced rate of CA on 7 April 2022 with effect from 27 January 2022 and was subsequently advised of her possible entitlement and the application process for Carer's benefit (CARB).
CARB is a PRSI based payment, made to a person 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.
A completed application for CARB was received from the person concerned on 5 May 2022.
The Deciding officer also reviewed the entitlement to CA, taking into account the 2022 budgetary changes. However, the means of the person concerned would continue to give an entitlement to a reduced rate of CA.
The CARB claim has been awarded and as the person concerned is financially better off in receipt of CARB, the CA has now been stopped in favour of CARB with effect from 3 February 2022.
This CARB claim will remain in payment until 31 January 2024 so long as the conditions of the scheme continue to be satisfied.
The person concerned was notified of this decision on 2 June 2022, the reason for it and her right of review and appeal. It is also open to the person concerned to apply for CA again if her financial circumstances change or at least three months before the Carb claim is due to finish.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
