Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
448. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on a review of carer's allowance to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59377/22]
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.
Once CA claims are in payment, the Department periodically reviews them to ensure that there is continued entitlement. Depending on the circumstances in each case and to make best use of resources, a review may only concentrate on a specific condition of entitlement.
Following a review of means in this case, it was determined that the person concerned had assessable means from their own and their spouse’s employment of €211.58 once the disregard of €750 was applied. This resulted in a CA rate of €59.00 per week with effect from 2 June 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 18 May 2022 of this outcome, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested an appeal of this decision.
The Department was notified on 18 November 2022 that the outcome of the appeal is that the original decision is confirmed.
I hope this clarifies the position.
