Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

501. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52722/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on the 1 September 2017. Carer's allowance 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 person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

502. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's allowance application by person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52742/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I confirm that my Department received a carer’s allowance (CA) application on the 23 August 2017 from the person concerned in respect of two care recipients. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the level of care and attention being provided by the carer must be full-time.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence indicated that this condition was not satisfied.

The person concerned was notified on 7 December 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.