Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:207. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection what type of payment a person (details supplied) is receiving; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45671/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 October 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
Carer'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.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is an educational opportunities scheme for persons in receipt of certain social welfare payments wishing to pursue second or third level courses of education subject to meeting the qualifying conditions.
The person concerned was in receipt of CA from 28 January 2010.
The person concerned made an application to participate in the BTEA and was successful. They have been in receipt of BTEA since 2018, a scheme which is paid through CA.
Due to a clerical error, correspondence issued to the person concerned referring to CA and the Carer's Support Grant (CSG).
I can confirm that an amended letter issued to the person concerned referring to their BTEA payment.
The person concerned notified the Department they were taking up full-time employment and, as a result, their BTEA payment has now ceased.
The person concerned was notified on 16 October 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.