Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021
187. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s payment appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10930/21]
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.
I confirm that my department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 10 August 2020.
It is a condition for CA that the applicant be considered habitually resident in this State. A Deciding Officer (DO), based on the evidence submitted, decided the person concerned is not habitually resident in the State and therefore does not have an entitlement to CA.
The person concerned was notified on 16 October 2020 of the decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The Department was notified on 30 November 2020 that the person concerned had appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). A submission in support of the decision was prepared and has been forwarded to the SWAO for determination.
The independent SWAO will be in contact directly with the person concerned as soon as the appeal has been finalised.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
