Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 May 2018
527. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20809/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
I confirm that my Department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 7 March 2018.
The application is currently being examined by a deciding officer and once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
