Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
749. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) in relation to their carer’s allowance refusal will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9655/26]
View answerThe person concerned applied for Carer's Allowance on 25th February 2025. Their application was refused on 2nd April 2025, on the grounds that at the time of application they were not providing full time care and attention, as although they are providing a certain level of care, the time involved is not considered to be full time.
The person concerned submitted an appeal on 7th August 2025. Having considered all of the available evidence the Appeals Officer found that the care being provided cannot be regarded as full-time care and attention within the meaning of the social welfare legislation. The appeal was subsequently disallowed on 23rd January 2026.
If the person concerned has additional information not previously submitted for consideration which was relevant at the date the claim was made that they now wish to bring to the attention of the Social Welfare Appeals Office, they may do so by completing an SWAO2 form to request a review under Section 317 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act.
If the person concerned thinks the decision was erroneous by reason of a mistake as to the facts or the law it is open to them to request a review under Section 318 by submitting a written statement of the grounds on which a review of the decision is sought and include any new evidence that was not previously considered.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
