Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current position in respect a carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24010/23]
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.
Once claims are in payment, the Department periodically reviews them to ensure that there is continued entitlement. Depending on the circumstances in each case and to make best use of resources, a review may only concentrate on a specific condition of entitlement.
Means are any income belonging to the carer and their spouse, civil partner, or cohabitant, property, (except their own home) or an asset that could bring in money or provide them with an income, for example occupational pensions, or pensions or benefits from another country.
In this case, the means of the person concerned are being reviewed and a letter issued to the person concerned on 21 February 2023 in this regard. Certain information and documentary evidence was requested to ensure that the person concerned remains eligible for payment.
Following receipt of documents provided by the person concerned, a further information request was issued on 9 May 2023 seeking up to date bank statements as well as clarification in relation to certain aspects of the documentation provided.
Once all requested information has been received, the review will be completed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
