Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
449. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if steps can be taken to expedite an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24868/24]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 23 April 2024.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a Deciding Officer on 29 April 2024. Some, but not all of the requested information was returned. The Deciding Officer contacted the person concerned by phone on 30 May 2024 to outline the information that currently remains outstanding.
Once the information is received, the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
