Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023
410. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a claim for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) considering that the application has been ongoing for several months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29269/23]
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 2 February 2023.
The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 9 February 2023 to assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.
Following the SWI report, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 13 June 2023, with effect from 2 March 2023. The person concerned was taking part in a Community Employment scheme up to 24 February 2023 and qualifies for CA from 2 March 2023.
The first CA payment will issue to their nominated post office on 29 June 2023.
Arrears for the period 2 March 2023 to 28 June 2023 will issue in due course.
The Carer's Support Grant for 2023 will issue to their nominated post office on 22 June 2023.
The person concerned was notified on 13 June 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
