Niamh Smyth
Question:294. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer’s allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46784/22]
View answerTuesday, 27 September 2022
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Carer'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 4 August 2022.
The application was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 11 August 2022 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.
Following the SWI report, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 20 September 2022, with effect from 11 August 2022 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 29 September 2022.
Arrears for the period 11 August 2022 to 28 September 2022 will issue on 29 September 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 20 September 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.