Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
409. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the means review project 2022; the persons and the number of recipients that were included in this review; the way that were they were selected; the reason they were selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61921/22]
View answerBudget 2022 provided for two key measures for people receiving Carer’s Allowance which took effect in June.
- The capital disregarded in the means test increased from €20,000 to €50,000; and
- The weekly income disregarded in the means test increased to €350 (from €332.50) for a single person and €750 (from €665) for a couple.
Earlier this year, the Department initiated a review of the approximately 3,600 Carer's Allowance recipients who were in receipt of a reduced rate payment to determine how these measures may impact on their rate of payment.
While the reviews resulted in some recipients of Carer’s Allowance having their payment rate reduced due to an increase in household income, many recipients saw an increase in their rate of payment.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
