Peter Burke
Question:397. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide information regarding carer's allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45970/22]
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Carer’s Allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are caring full-time for a person who needs support because of age, disability or illness (including mental illness). The person being cared for must require full-time care and attention.
There are a number of factors that impinge on the length of time a person continues to receive Carer's Allowance. The continued entitlement to Carer's Allowance varies depending on both the circumstances of the carer and the nature of the illness or disability of the person receiving care. In addition, there are circumstances in which a person may reapply for Carer's Allowance, but the original claim date is retained on the system, therefore making durations appear longer than they might be in reality. As a result, I am advised that the average length of time a person claims Carer's Allowance is not readily available.