Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2018
232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40387/18]
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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
Under social welfare legislation, CA for the care of a care recipient who is aged less than 16 years can only be successful where domiciliary care allowance (DCA) is awarded.
An application for carer's allowance was received from the person concerned on 24 February 2017.
As DCA was not awarded in respect of the care recipient, the application was disallowed. The person concerned was notified on 29 May 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
Following a successful DCA appeal, the person concerned requested a review of this decision.
Carer's allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 2 October 2018, with effect from 2 March 2017, and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 11 October 2018.
Arrears of allowance due from 2 March 2017 to 10 October 2018 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 2 October 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.
