Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2023
250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in respect of review for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10651/23]
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 21 October 2022.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that the person being cared for must have such disability that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision, and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and being likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the Deciding Officer (DO) decided that this evidence did not indicate that these conditions were satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 2 December 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
A review of this decision was requested by the applicant on 27 January 2023 along with further evidence on the matter; however, the decision remained unchanged.
The person concerned was notified on 11 February 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
