Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
446. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on a carer's allowance application to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59375/22]
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 5 May 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 and their employment. Therefore, the application for CA was disallowed.
The person concerned was notified on 6 September 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 18 November 2022, with effect from 7 October 2021. The first payment issued to their nominated bank account on 24 November 2022.
Arrears of allowance due from 7 October 2021 to 23 November 2022 issued on 24 November 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 18 November 2022 of this revised decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position.
