Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
164. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 391 of 13 December 2022, concerning payment of carer's allowance to a person (details supplied); if she will explain why this person has not been in receipt of carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34721/23]
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.
Following a review of CA claim for the person concerned, I can advise that their payment was stopped in error on 15 June 2023. This was due to an issue caused while creating an overpayment on the claim relating to periods when the person concerned worked above the permitted hours. I note that an appeal has been lodged against this overpayment.
I can now confirm that the CA payment has been reinstated from 15 June 2023 and arrears due for the period 15 June 2023 to 12 July 2023 have issued to the person's nominated bank account.
I further confirm that the regular weekly payment of CA into the nominated bank account will recommence on 13 July 2023 and will continue every Thursday thereafter.
A letter detailing the arrears issued to the person concerned on 10 July 2023.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
