Thomas Gould
Question:604. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the process by which a carer is notified of loss of entitlements following the death of the person they are caring for. [28251/26]
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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.
Following the death of the person being cared for, the payment of CA continues for a period of twelve weeks. This is intended to allow the carer time to adjust to a sudden loss of income and to manage the transition to changed circumstances.
A sensitively worded letter issues from the CA section expressing condolences on the death of the person being cared for. The letter also advises the carer of further support and assistance available through the Department's Intreo office.
My Department is committed to delivering a quality customer service by continuously reviewing our processes and procedures. If there is a specific case that the Deputy would like examined, the Department would be glad to assist.