Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2024
69. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date status of a carers allowance application review (details supplied), given that further documentation was provided some time ago; when a decision will be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22026/24]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 24 October 2023.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a Deciding Officer on 1 November 2023.
As the person concerned failed to supply all of the information requested, the claim was disallowed and the person concerned was notified on 24 November 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
Following receipt of documents from the person concerned on 2 February 2024, a further information request issued on 13 February 2024.
As the person concerned failed to supply all of the information requested, the decision remained unchanged and the person concerned was notified on 19 March 2024 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
Following receipt of all of the requested documents, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 10 May 2024, with effect from 26 October 2023 and the first payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 16 May 2024.
Arrears of €1,225.00 for the period 26 October 2023 to 15 May 2024 also issued on 10 May 2024.
The person concerned was notified on 10 May 2024 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
