Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:158. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of the case of a person (details supplied) can be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26794/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 May 2021
Ceisteanna (158)
Freagraí scríofa
An application for the Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) was received from the person concerned on 29 July 2020.
A person may apply for CSG in any given year 8 weeks before the date on which the grant is payable and up to 31 December the following year. To qualify for CSG, a carer must be providing full-time care to the care recipient for a continuous period of at least six months and this period must include the first Thursday in June.
As the conditions were satisfied for the 2019 grant, it was awarded and payment of €1,700 issued to the person concerned. The application for the 2020 grant was disallowed on the grounds that the person concerned was not providing care on the first Thursday in June, 2020 as the person she was caring for passed away on 23 May 2020. The person concerned was notified of both decisions on 10 November 2020 and informed of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review and an appeal of the decision.
She was notified by the Department, on the 03 December 2020, that on review the original decision was upheld. On 12 April 2021 the Social Welfare Appeals Office notified the person concerned that her appeal was disallowed.
Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of relevant additional evidence or new facts.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.