Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in reinstating a carer's allowance payment for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal that ceased in February 2026; if it can be reinstated immediately considering requested information and documentary evidence was submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28787/26]
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.
CA was in payment to the person concerned from 19 December 2019.
The person concerned notified the Department on 10 November 2025 that they had changed address and they would send confirmation of their new address to the Department. However, as the person concerned failed to supply details of their new address, their claim was suspended from 04 March 2026.
Following receipt of the requested information on 19 March 2026 and following re-examination of the claim, CA has been reinstated with effect from 05 March 2026. Payment will issue to the person's nominated bank account on 23 April 2026 and any arrears due will issue as soon as possible.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 20 April 2026.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
