Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
261. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a carers allowance review for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49090/23]
View answerCarer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
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.
Following the receipt of further medical evidence, a decision on the review of this claim, which is currently ongoing, will be made in the coming days and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome immediately.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
