Aindrias Moynihan
Ceist:133. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a review of carer's allowance for an individual (details supplied). [52233/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 July 2026
Ceisteanna (133)
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 11 February 2026.
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 to the opinion of the Medical Assessor, decided that the information supplied did not show that the care recipient required full-time care.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 19 March 2026. 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 (SWAO).
A review was initiated on foot of correspondence received on 16 June 2026.
Following this review, the person concerned was awarded CA from 12 February 2026.
The first payment will issue to the nominated bank account of the person concerned on 09 July 2026.
Arrears for the period from 12 February 2026 to 08 July 2026 will issue shortly.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.