Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
370. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in respect of a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45192/23]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 6 July 2023.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that the person being cared for must have such disability that 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 in order 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 the application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 1 August 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of their application.
Following this review, the decision remained unchanged.
The person concerned was notified on 1 September 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a further review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of their application.
Additional information in relation to the person’s review was requested by a deciding officer on 12 October 2023.
Once the information is received, the review will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
