Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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252. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance payment will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23251/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.

An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 19 February 2016.

The matter was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied.

Once the SWI has reported, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

In the meantime, both the person concerned and her partner are in receipt of a weekly social welfare support.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.