Seán Sherlock
Question:261. 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. [10801/23]
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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.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that the person concerned must be providing full-time care and attention and it is a further condition that the person being cared for must require full-time care and attention for at least 12 months
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the Deciding Officer (DO) decided that the evidence submitted did not indicate that either of these conditions was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 31 January 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
To date, a request for review or appeal has not been received.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.