Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2018
231. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38993/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 19 April 2018.
Carer'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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.
The person concerned was notified on 16 July 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
A review of this decision was requested and the outcome of the review was that it was decided that the requirement for full-time care and attention was satisfied.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 21 September 2018, with effect from 19 April 2018, and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 27 September 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 19 April 2018 to 26 September 2018 will also issue to the person concerned on 27 September 2018.
The person concerned was notified on 21 September 2018 of this revised decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
