Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2021
124. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a respite care grant application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53534/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Carer's Support Grant is an annual payment made to carers by my Department.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for the Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) from the person concerned on 26 August, 2021.
In order to qualify for CSG, a person must have provided, or be likely to provide, full-time care and attention to a person (or a combination of both) for a period of 6 months, with this period including the date on which CSG is payable. It is also a condition that a carer cannot receive Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or sign on for credited contributions during this period.
The person concerned was awarded Jobseekers Benefit Credits for the period from 17 August, 2018 to 15 September, 2021.
Having considered the information available, the application for CSG for the years 2020 and 2021 was disallowed by a deciding officer. A letter issued to the person concerned on 21 October 2021, informing her of the decision and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
