Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
474. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer’s allowance review initiated on 7 February 2023 for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26115/23]
View answerCarer's Allowance 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 that the carer must be providing full-time care and attention and it is a further condition that the care recipient must require full-time care and attention.
I can confirm that a request for review of the entitlement of the person concerned was submitted on 7 February 2023. The file is currently with a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to determine whether the eligibility criteria for the payment are being met.
The SWI report is expected to be finalised shortly. Once received, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
