Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
909. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if all documentation has now been received; when the application will be concluded with a view to the granting of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31632/21]
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 27 June 2019.
The person concerned did not provide such certificates, documents, information or evidence as was requested. A decision was made to disallow as means could not be determined.
The person concerned was notified on 6 February 2020 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision. Following this and subsequent reviews the decision remained unchanged.
The person concerned requested a further review on 14 May 2021 and submitted more detailed information regarding the business accounts belonging to her spouse.
Following a review of this information, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 9 June 2021 with effect from 27 June 2019. The first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 17 June 2021.
Arrears for the period 27 June 2019 to 16 June 2021 will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 9 June 2021 of the revised decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
