Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2024
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of review for carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43855/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's allowance 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 Carer’s Allowance was in payment to the person concerned from 03 August 2017. Once claims are in payment, my Department periodically reviews them to ensure that there is continued entitlement. A review of the claim of the person concerned commenced on 28 May 2024.
Following this review, the person concerned was notified in writing on 09 July 2024 that they were no longer entitled to the payment as their means exceeded the statutory limit. 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.
Following receipt of further information on 25 July 2024 and following re-examination of the claim, it was decided that the person concerned qualified for a weekly rate of Carer's Allowance of €15.50 from 01 August 2024. Payments commenced at this rate from this date. The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 07 August 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.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
