Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
116. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45146/15]
View answerCarer's allowance (CA) is a social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to people who have a disability such that they require that level of care and who satisfy a means test.
The person concerned re-applied for CA on 17 July 2015. The application has been referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess means and to confirm that all conditions of the scheme are satisfied.
Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a full decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
