Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
732. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to create an online application process for people applying for carer's allowance; when this is expected to be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55600/22]
View answerThe Department is committed to the design, build and delivery of client-focused online services and is engaged in a programme of work to increase the Department’s digital and online service offerings, in line with targets set out in the Government’s Harnessing Digital strategy.
To date, significant progress has been made in delivering online application services for working-age customers including jobseekers and those claiming Maternity, Paternity, Parents Benefit and Working Family Payment. My officials are currently working to extend online application services to older people, to Carers and to people with disabilities. However, it is not possible at this time to provide a definitive timeline as to when an online facility will be provided for Carer’s Allowance customers.
The application form for Carer's Allowance (CR1) is currently available to download at gov.ie - Carer's Allowance Application Form (CR1) (www.gov.ie). The completed application form should be forwarded by post to the Carer’s Allowance Section where it will be processed promptly.
