Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
416. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full review of a refusal of an application for carer's allowance will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21682/23]
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.
It is a condition for receipt of Carer’s Allowance (CA) that the person being cared for must have such disability that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring, from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and being likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
An application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 21 October 2022.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the Deciding Officer (DO) decided that this evidence did not indicate that these conditions were satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 2 December 2022 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
A review of this decision was requested by the applicant on 27 January 2023 and further medical evidence was submitted. On examination of this evidence, the decision remained unchanged. The person concerned was notified on 11 February 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
In order to further review this decision, the person concerned should submit any further medical evidence or information that would be of benefit to the application.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
