Written answers

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Applications

Photo of James BrowneJames Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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176. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's application will be considered in relation to a person (details supplied) in need of full time care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3633/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 24 July 2017. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have such a disability that they require full-time care and attention.

This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and it was decided that it did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 24 October 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review and submitted additional evidence in support.

The outcome of this review is that the application was awarded to the person concerned on 22 January 2018, with effect from 27 July 2017, and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 1 February 2018.

Arrears of allowance due from 27 July 2017 to 31 January 2018 will also issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified on 22 January 2018 of this revised decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Willie PenroseWillie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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177. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in relation to an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3637/18]

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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 person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 29 November 2017. 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.

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