Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
446. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a carer's support grant and a respite grant will be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31165/23]
View answerThe Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment made to carers by my Department.
I can confirm that my Department received two applications for CSG from the person concerned on 9 March 2023. The CSG was awarded in respect of one caree. The person concerned was informed of this decision in a letter dated 5 April, 2023 and the CSG was paid on 1 June 2023.
It is a condition of CSG that the care recipient must have a disability that meets the full-time care and attention requirements set out in the governing legislation such that a person shall not be regarded as requiring full-time care and attention unless the person is so incapacitated that he or she requires from another person:
(a) continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions, or
(b) continual supervision in order to avoid danger to himself or herself.
Having examined all the evidence presented in support of the claim for CSG, and taking account of the second caree’s disability, a Deciding Officer decided that they do not meet the full-time care and attention requirements. The person concerned was informed of this decision and of their right of review and appeal in a letter dated 5 April 2023.
A review request can be submitted to the Carer's Support Grant section, in writing, outlining their reason for a review and by submitting additional supporting documentation to support their application.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
