Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
2072. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; when it is expected a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28487/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 21 December 2016.
The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 30 March 2017 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. The SWI’s report was received in the CA section on Monday 19 June and is currently being examined. I expect a decision will be made in the coming days and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
