Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 July 2025
165. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the carer's benefit application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36649/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's Benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention.
To qualify the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
As of 7 December 2005, the Carer's Benefit entitlement period increased to 104 weeks per care recipient, up from the previous maximum of 65 weeks.
The person concerned applied for Carer's Benefit on 27 March 2025. The claim was examined, and disallowed as the care recipient was deemed not to require full time care and attention. Additionally, the person concerned had previously availed of Carer's Benefit in respect of this care recipient from 03 January 2002 to 02 April 2003 for a period of 65 weeks.
A review request with further medical information was received on 20 June 2025. As part of the review, the requirement for full time care and attention has been deemed to be satisfied and the person concerned was also deemed to be entitled to their remaining Carer’s Leave entitlement of 39 weeks.
A request for further information issued to the person concerned on 30 June 2025. Once this information is received, the claim will be decided, and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
