Michael Healy-Rae
Question:663. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae 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. [54820/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 November 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 20 July 2022.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that every applicant is required to furnish a deciding officer with such certificates, documents, information and evidence as may be required for the purpose of deciding a claim.
The person concerned did not provide documents that were requested in relation to their means. Therefore, the application for CA was disallowed.
The person concerned was notified on 29 August 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 evidence in support of their application.
Following a review of this information, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 28 October 2022, with effect from 2 December 2021 and the first payment will issue to their nominated post office on 10 November 2022.
Arrears for the period 2 December 2021 to 9 November 2022 will issue by cheque shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 28 October 2022 of the revised decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.