John McGuinness
Question:880. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [1377/25]
View answerWednesday, 22 January 2025
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Carer's Allowance 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.
Means are any income belonging to the carer and their spouse / civil partner / cohabitant, property (except their own home) or an asset that could bring in money or provide them with an income, for example occupational pensions, or pensions or benefits from another country.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for Carer's Allowance from the person concerned on 23 February 2024.
The claim was disallowed as the means of the person concerned exceeded the statutory means limit. The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 17 June 2024. They were also notified of their right to have the decision reviewed (where further information is available) or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
To date, no review or appeal request has been received from the person concerned.
As part of Budget 2025, and with effect from July 2025, the weekly income disregard will increase from €450 to €625 for a single person, and from €900 to €1,250 for couples.
It is open for the person concerned to re-apply for Carer’s Allowance by completing a CR1 application form. The application should be returned to: Carer's Allowance Section, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co Longford, N39 E4E0.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.