Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2024
106. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) which was submitted in December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18224/24]
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 can confirm an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 29 December 2023.
The application was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 08 January 2024 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.
The SWI has confirmed that an interview was conducted with the person concerned on 18 April 2024. The SWI has advised they have requested further information form the person concerned and once received they will complete their report.
Once the SWI has reported, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy .
