Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
841. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection when a reply will issue from her Department to an email received on 31 May from a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28372/23]
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 now confirm that, following receipt of confirmation of a change in circumstances, the payment rate of CA to the person concerned has been re-examined on means only and the Deciding Officer has decided that they are entitled to an increase in their current weekly rate with effect from 23 March 2023.
Their increased payment will issue on 15 June 2023 and any arrears due will issue via their nominated payment method. The person concerned was notified of this decision on 8 June 2023, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
