Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
866. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a carer’s allowance claim by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16393/23]
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.
I can confirm that an application for Carer's Allowance was received from the person concerned on 1 February 2023.
The application was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector on 3 February 2023 to determine the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of Carer’s Allowance are satisfied. The Social Welfare Inspector has interviewed the applicant and is awaiting documents from the applicant to complete their report.
Once the Social Welfare Inspector's report is received, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome in writing.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
