Michael Creed
Question:142. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carers allowance application by a person (details supplied). [44273/23]
View answerWednesday, 11 October 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.
In order to be eligible for Carer’s Benefit, the carer must also not exceed 18.5 working hours weekly and not earn in excess of €350. 00 (net of relevant deductions).
An application for Carer's Benefit was received from the person concerned on 19 September 2023.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a deciding officer on 5 October 2023 in order to determine whether they are eligible for the payment.
Once this information is received, the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.