Seán Sherlock
Question:260. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a status update on a carer’s allowance claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [10800/23]
View answerThursday, 2 March 2023
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Carer'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 30 November 2022.
Further information was requested from the applicant on 8 December 2022 and a response was received by the Department on 22 December 2022.
Carer's Allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 8 February 2023, with effect from 9 February 2023 and the first payment and 1 week of arrears issued to the nominated bank account on 16 February 2023.
The person concerned was notified on 8 February 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.