Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2018
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason carer’s allowance has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied); if eligibility will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10721/18]
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 such a disability that they require that level of care.
The person concerned applied for CA on 28 April, 2016. This application was disallowed as it was decided that full-time care and attention was not being provided by the person concerned or required by the person receiving care.
The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
The outcome of this was that the appeal was disallowed. The person concerned was notified of this on 4 April 2017.
Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of relevant additional evidence or new facts.
My department informs me that, to date, no new application for CA has been received from the person concerned.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
