Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 May 2017
192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) regarding carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25045/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to a person who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
The Department periodically reviews claims in payment to ensure that there is continued entitlement.
Following a review, it was determined that the evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 21 February 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. The person concerned was notified on 28 March 2017 that her payment would cease on 26 April 2017, the reasons why and of her right of appeal.
No appeal has been lodged in this case to date. The person concerned requested a review of the decision and submitted additional evidence in support of her application on 18 May 2017.
The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
