Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
35. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be processed; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7406/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned has been in receipt of a carer's allowance (CA) since 14/10/2014.
When an applicant is getting CA, they are entitled to an increase for a qualified child (IQC) up to 22 years of age, if the child is in full-time day education and not in receipt of a social welfare payment in their own right.
As the 18 year old child of the person concerned is in receipt of a social welfare payment in their own right, they cannot be considered to be a qualified child on their parent’s CA.
