Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
411. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer’s allowance submitted on 15 February 2024 (details supplied) in respect of a person caring for an individual who is terminally ill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17699/24]
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.
I confirm that my Department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 05 March 2024.
As the person concerned has income from farming, the matter was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 13 March 2024 to assess all means and to confirm that all the conditions for the receipt of CA are satisfied. The SWI has arranged to meet with the person concerned on 23 April 2024.
Once the SWI has completed their report, a decision will be made at the earliest possible date and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
