Michael Creed
Ceist:113. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carer's allowance application (details supplied). [8390/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 21 February 2024
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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.
An application for Carer's Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 22 December 2023.
As the person concerned was self-employed, the matter was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 5 January 2023 to assess all means and to confirm that all the conditions for the receipt of CA are satisfied.
Once the Inspector has completed their report, a decision will be made at the earliest possible date and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.