Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2024
80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the correct level of carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9548/24]
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.
To date, the Department has not received an application form for CA from the person concerned.
An application form for CA has been forwarded by post to the address of the person concerned. It is open to everyone to apply for CA.
The person concerned will need to complete all the relevant sections and return the completed form to the address below at their earliest convenience:
Carers Allowance, SWSO, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
In considering applications for CA, evidence must be provided in respect of the care recipient’s medical condition, the care needs of the care recipient and the provision of care conditions by the carer, the carer's means and habitual residency conditionality. Therefore, decisions on eligibility and entitlement can only be established following the receipt of a completed application form.
Further scheme conditions and the CA application form (CR1) can be found on www.gov.ie. CA application forms are also available through a local Intreo Office or Citizens Information centre.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
