Michael Healy-Rae
Question:387. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a carer's allowance application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42119/23]
View answerTuesday, 3 October 2023
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Carer'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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 26 May 2023.
It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have such a disability that, as a result, they require full-time care and attention. This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision, and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the Deciding Officer (DO) decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 30 June 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision on 24 July 2023 and the decision remained unchanged.
A request for appeal was received in this office and sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) on 15 September 2023 and is currently awaiting decision.
The SWAO is an independent body. Should you wish to contact them directly, they can be contacted by phone at 1890 74 74 34 or 01 6732800 or by e-mail at swappeals@welfare.ie.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.