Robert Troy
Question:260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for carer's allowance on behalf of a person (details supplied). [20763/23]
View answerWednesday, 3 May 2023
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Carers 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 Carers Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 2 August 2022.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a Deciding Officer on 3 August 2022.
As the person concerned failed to supply the information requested, the claim was disallowed and the person concerned was notified on 23 January 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
Following a review of the decision above, Carers Allowance (CA) was awarded to the person concerned on 28 April 2023, with effect from 26 May 2022 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 11 May 2023.
Arrears for the period 26 May 2022 to 10 May 2023 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 28 April 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.