Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
486. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on an application for carer’s allowance (details supplied); when the application will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25433/24]
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. This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision, and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continuous supervision to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
An application for CA was received in respect of the care of the person concerned on 02 April 2024.
Additional information on the case was requested on 09 April 2024 and this was submitted on 02 May 2024.
The application in respect of the care of the person concerned was disallowed on the grounds that the medical evidence submitted did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The decision letter issued on 07 June 2024 and this letter advised of the reasons for the decision and of the right to review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
