Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
609. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42038/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 13 February 2019.
The deciding officer requested financial documentation by way of letter on 24 April 2019 as the person had not included same with her application. I am advised that while the person concerned did respond, the information provided was insufficient and further documentation was requested on 3 May 2019. The person concerned failed to respond to this request.
Accordingly, the person concerned was notified on 5 June 2019 that CA could not be awarded as she had failed to supply required documentation. The person was also notified of her right of review and appeal.
A review of our decision was requested on 24 June 2019 and the person concerned submitted the required documentation.
Following this review the person concerned was awarded carers allowance from 3 May 2018. Arrears payments have now been issued by cheque. The person concerned has been notified of all details by way of letter on 10 October 2019.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
