Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018
549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when carer's allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26778/18]
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.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that the person’s means must be less than the statutory limit.
It is a further condition for receipt of payment that the carer must furnish such certificates, documents and information affecting their right to payment, that are requested by an officer of my department and the person concerned must notify the department of any change in circumstances which affect their right to payment.
During the course of a review of entitlement, it was discovered that the person concerned had not fully disclosed her means to the Department and to date she has not provided all the documentation that was requested from her by a social welfare inspector (SWI).
Accordingly, the deciding officer has decided that the person concerned is not entitled to CA.
The person concerned was notified on 14 March 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of appeal.
If the means of the person concerned are insufficient to meet her needs she should apply for a means-tested supplementary welfare allowance from her local community welfare service.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
