Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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1091. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to outline the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45257/18]

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.

An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 20 June 2018.

The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) on 31 August 2018 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.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.