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Carer's Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 December 2018

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Ceisteanna (210)

Brendan Griffin

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210. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52512/18]

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It is a condition for receipt of Carer's Benefit (CARB) that the person being cared for must have such a disability that they require full-time care and attention.

This is defined as requiring from another person continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself.

The application for CARB was disallowed on the grounds that the evidence submitted did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.

The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence to support her claim which has now been accepted by the Department.

However, the person concerned is currently in receipt of Illness Benefit and this cannot be paid concurrently with CARB. 

She was notified on 5 December 2018 that she will have to choose between the two payments. If she opts for CARB, she will have to submit a final certificate to the Illness Benefit section.

Once the person concerned notifies the Department of her choice, a decision made and she will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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