Seán Canney
Question:639. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Social Protection if support will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33723/22]
View answerTuesday, 28 June 2022
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The 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 3 May 2022.
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. 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 28 May 2022 of this decision, the reasons for it, and of her right of review and appeal.
A request for a review of the original decision, together with further medical evidence, was received on 10 June 2022. The application is currently under review and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome in due course.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.