Brian Brennan
Question:1564. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the carers allowance review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1183/26]
View answerTuesday, 13 January 2026
Questions (1564)
Written answers
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.
CA was in payment to the person concerned from 14 February 2019. Once claims are in payment, my Department periodically reviews them to ensure that there is continued entitlement.
A review of the claim of the person concerned commenced on 29 August 2025.
Following this review, the person was notified on 13 November 2025 that they were no longer entitled to the payment from 03 December 2025 as they had failed to respond to information requests of 29 August 2025 and 23 October 2025. They were also notified of their right of review and appeal.
Following receipt of the requested information on 11 December 2025 and following re-examination of the claim, CA has been reinstated with effect from 04 December 2025. Payment will issue to the person's nominated bank account on 15 January 2026. Any arrears due will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 06 January 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.