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- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2022)
Seán Canney: ...attention has been drawn to the fact that carers who apply for carer's allowance do not have their spouse's travel-to-work income included in the means assessment where the spouse has availed of the cycle-to-work scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45852/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Sep 2022)
Heather Humphreys: .... A travel expenses disregard is included in the Carer's Allowance means test on an administrative basis. Where an allowance in regard to travel is already in place, such as a car allowance or the cycle to work scheme, the travel expenses disregard in the means test is not applied. I acknowledge the crucial role that family carers play and is fully committed to supporting carers in...