Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
571. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39337/22]
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.
I confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Allowance from the person concerned on 3 June 2022. Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a deciding officer on 9 June 2022.
Once this information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
It is not possible to confirm the automatic entitlement of the person concerned to the Carer's Support Grant until a decision can be made on the CA application.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
