Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1249. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a carer’s allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40685/22]
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 18 May 2022.
It is a condition for receipt of a CA 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 twelve months.
The evidence submitted in support of the application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 22 June 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of their application.
Following this review, the person concerned was awarded CA on 20 July 2022 with effect from 19 May 2022. Their first payment will issue to their nominated post office on 28 July 2022.
Arrears due from 19 May 2022 to 27 July 2022 including the Carer's Support Grant for 2022, will issue on 28 July 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 20 July 2022 of this review decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
