Robert Troy
Question:739. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure an application for a respite care grant is approved for a person (details supplied). [48066/23]
View answerTuesday, 7 November 2023
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The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment made to carers by my Department.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for CSG from the person concerned on 23 May 2023.
It is a condition of CSG that the care recipient must have a disability that meets the full-time care and attention requirements set out in the governing legislation such that a person shall not be regarded as requiring full-time care and attention unless the person is so incapacitated that he or she requires from another person –
(a) continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or
(b) continual supervision in order to avoid danger to himself or herself.
Having examined all the evidence presented in support of the claim for CSG, and taking account of the disability of the care recipient, a Deciding Officer decided that they do not meet the full-time care and attention requirements. The person concerned was informed of this decision in a letter dated 9 August 2023.
A request for a review of the original decision was received on 1 September 2023. Following a review, the person concerned was notified on the 3 October 2023 that the original decision was upheld and of their right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.