Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
636. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of a decision on a carer’s allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40198/23]
View answerCarer'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.
Means are any income belonging to the Carer and their spouse / civil partner / cohabitant; property (except their own home); or an asset that could bring in money or provide them with an income (for example, occupational pensions or pensions or benefits from another country).
I confirm that my Department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 28 July 2023.
Following an investigation, the person concerned did not provide such certificates, documents information or evidence that has been requested from them. A decision was made to disallow the application as the means of the person concerned could not be determined.
The person concerned was notified on 28 August 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of the right of review and appeal.
A review was requested on behalf of the person concerned and the requested documents were provided on 30 August 2023.
Following a review, the person concerned was awarded Carer's Allowance from 3 August 2023. The first payment and arrears due will issue to their designated post office on 21 September 2023. Correspondence informing the person concerned was issued on 14 September 2023.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
