Michael Creed
Ceist:750. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision will issue on a carer’s allowance application (details supplied). [14139/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 April 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.
I can confirm that an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 22 December 2023.
The application was subsequently referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector to confirm that all criteria for CA were satisfied.
Based on the evidence available to the Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) and the Deciding Officer (DO), CA has been awarded with effect from 28 December 2023.
The first payment issued to the nominated financial institution on 28 March 2024.
The person concerned was notified on 22 March 2024 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
Arrears of €3,460.00 due for the period 28 December 2023 to 27 March 2024 issued on 22 March 2024.
I trust this clarifies the position for you at present.