Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
525. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9510/22]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 20 September 2021.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.
The person concerned was notified on 6 October 2021 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
A request for review of this decision was received on 18 October 2021. Following this review the decision remained unchanged. The person concerned was notified on 13 November 2021 of the outcome of this review, the reason for it and of his right of appeal.
According to Department records the person concerned has not requested an appeal of this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
