Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 May 2019
150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in respect of a carer’s allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23120/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's benefit (CARB) is a PRSI based payment, made to a person 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.
Before a decision can be made on entitlement to CARB, evidence must be provided in respect of the care recipient’s care requirement, the level of care the carer provides, the carer’s hours of employment and their PRSI record.
An application for CARB was received from the person concerned on 1 February 2019.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a deciding officer on 14 May 2019.
Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
