Robert Troy
Question:713. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their carer’s allowance review. [36507/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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Carer'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.
I can confirm that the person's application for Carer's Allowance was received on 6 April 2023 and was awarded on 1 June 2023. In this case, the rate of payment was less than the full rate. The person concerned was notified of this decision and of their right to review and / or appeal.
The person concerned provided further information and requested a review on 21 June 2023.
In the interest of fairness, my Department processes review requests as quickly as possible and in date order of receipt. Once the review in this case has been completed, the person concerned will receive written confirmation of the outcome and, if an increase in the rate is awarded, arrears will issue as quickly as possible.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.