Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023
487. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive a decision regarding the review of their carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54926/23]
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 14 January 2015.
Once claims are in payment, my Department undertakes periodic reviews to ensure that there is continued entitlement to payment. A review of this person's claim commenced in May 2023 which resulted in the payment being suspended from 13 July 2023. The reason for this suspension was that the person concerned failed to submit requested information within the requested timeframe.
The information requested was submitted by the person concerned on 1 December 2023. Following receipt of this information, CA was reinstated with effect from 13 July 2023. The first payment was made on 7 December 2023. Arrears for the period 13 July 2023 to 6 December 2023 will also issue.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
