Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
998. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for carers allowance by a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35400/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer'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.
I can confirm that an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 28 June 2024.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that every claimant shall furnish such certificates, documents, information, and evidence as may be required for the purposes of deciding their claim.
A request for information issued to the person concerned on 05 July 2024. The person concerned supplied some information on 20 August 2024, however, as all of the requested information was not received, a further information request issued on 30 August 2024.
Once the documents requested in the letter dated 30 August 2024 are received, a decision will be made, and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
