Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
662. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a carer's benefit review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54793/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer’s benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care and attention.
A person can be considered to be providing full-time care and attention where they are engaged in employment, self-employment or on training courses for a maximum of 18.5 hours per week and the maximum income from this employment is €350.00, provided that they can show to the satisfaction of a deciding officer that adequate care has been provided for the care recipient in their absence.
CARB was awarded to the person concerned for the period 3 March 2022 to 21 Sept 2022.
The person concerned made a further application on 11 October 2022 to extend the period of benefit. However, the information supplied was insufficient to enable a decision to be made. Accordingly, additional information was requested from the person concerned on 1 November 2022 in relation to a new employment which commenced on 11 October 2022.
Once the information is received, the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
