Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 March 2026
1225. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a decision on a carer's application in respect of a person (details supplied), in light of additional information that has been provided by the applicant's carer; if his Department will reconsider the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20747/26]
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 11 December 2025.
As part of the decision process, the application was referred for the professional opinion of a Department Medical Assessor. The claim was disallowed as the Deciding Officer, having regard to the opinion of the Medical Assessor, decided that the information supplied did not show that the care recipient required full time care. The claim was also disallowed as the Deciding Officer decided that the information supplied showed that the person concerned was in employment for more than the maximum hours of 18.5 hours per week.
The person concerned was notified of this decision via MyWelfare on 30 January 2026. They were also notified of their right to have the decision reviewed (where further information is available) or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
A review was initiated on foot of correspondence received on 12 March 2026. Following this review, the decision remained unchanged. The person concerned was notified of this decision on 12 March 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
