Michael Cahill
Ceist:719. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently examine a carer’s review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14804/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 February 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
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.
An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 01 December 2025.
The claim was disallowed as the Deciding Officer decided that the information supplied showed that the person concerned was in employment for more than the maximum hours of 18.5 hours per week.
A review was initiated on foot of correspondence received on 12 January 2026.
Following this review, the person concerned was awarded CA from 08 January 2026 as it was established that the person concerned was now working less than 18.5 hours per week.
The first payment issued to the nominated bank account of the person concerned on 12 February 2026. Arrears for the period 08 January 2026 to 11 February 2026 also issued on this date.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 05 February 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.