John McGuinness
Question:524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carers allowance will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied). [56924/25]
View answerTuesday, 21 October 2025
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Carer'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 21 March 2025.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that the carer cannot be engaged in employment/self-employment or training/study for more than 18.5 hours a week. The claim was disallowed as the Deciding Officer determined that the person concerned exceeded these working hours per week, based on the information supplied.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 07 May 2025, the reasons for it and of their right of review and appeal.
Following a further review, the person concerned was awarded CA from 18 September 2025, as it was established that the person concerned was working less than 18.5 hours per week. They were notified of this decision on 16 October 2025.
The first payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person concerned on 23 October 2025.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.