Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2024
241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which carer’s allowance may be payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43831/24]
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 13 November 2023.
It is a condition for receipt of Carer’s Allowance that every claimant shall furnish such certificates, documents, information, and evidence as may be required for the purposes of deciding their claim.
Additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by a Deciding Officer (DO) on 17 November 2023.
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 of the Medical Assessor, decided that the information supplied did not show what the care recipient required full time care.
The person concerned also failed to provide all the information that was required to determine if their means exceeded the statutory limit allowed for receipt of Carer's Allowance or whether they were employed or in education for more than 18.5 hours per week. Consequently, it was decided that the person concerned was not entitled to Carer's Allowance.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 05 January 2024. 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.
To date, my Department has received no further correspondence from the person.
It is open to the person to reapply for Carer's Allowance by completing a new CR1 application form. An application form has been forwarded by post to the address of the person concerned.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
