Regina 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 child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.

I confirm that my department received applications for CA from the person concerned on 12 June 2018 in respect of two care recipients.

Additional information was requested on 7 September 2018, however, while some of the documents requested were returned, others remain outstanding.

On 24 September 2018 a second information request issued.

Once this information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.