Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1052. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38914/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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Carer's Benefit is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention. To qualify, the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions; employment conditions; show that they are providing full-time care and attention; and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
Applications for Carer's Benefit in respect of two care recipients were received from the person concerned on 21 August 2023.
To ensure fairness, applications are worked on in chronological date order of receipt. The applications of the person concerned are currently awaiting review by a Medical Assessor of my Department to assist in determining whether the medical eligibility criteria of the scheme have been met. The outcome of this review will be considered by a Deciding Officer who will also examine all other factors related to the qualifying conditions for Carer’s Benefit. If any further information is required from the person concerned, this will be requested in writing.
Once all relevant information is available, the applications will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be contacted directly.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.