Seán Sherlock
Question:259. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of social welfare claims in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [10799/23]
View answerThursday, 2 March 2023
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Carer's allowance 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 Carer's allowance was received from the person concerned on 25 January 2023.
The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
It should be noted that Fuel Allowance is not payable with Carer's Allowance. However, if another person in the home is in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment, they may apply for same. Only one Fuel Allowance may be claimed per household.
For more information, please visit www.gov.ie/en/service/00aa38-fuel-allowance/ or email NationalFuelscheme@welfare.ie.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.