Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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469. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20406/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, 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 such a disability that they require that level of care.

My Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 8 January 2019.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.

The person concerned was notified on 11 February 2019 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of their application.

Following a review of this information, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 7 May 2019, with effect from 7 March 2019 and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 16 May 2019.

Arrears for the period 7 March 2019 to 15 May 2019 will issue shortly.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.