Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2016
125. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12315/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
The person concerned was refused carer’s allowance on 28 January 2016 on the grounds that he was not providing full-time care and attention as required.
The person appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office (SWAO). All the necessary papers, along with a submission from the deciding officer, have been submitted to the SWAO on 25 May 2016 for determination.
In the meantime, both the person concerned and his partner are in receipt of a weekly social welfare support.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
