Written answers

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Applications

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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487. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer's allowance will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41011/19]

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 persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

The person concerned has been in receipt of a Carers Allowance payment since 4th April 2002. The department has no record of an additional application for a second caree by the person concerned. If the person concerned wishes to make a further application, she should complete and return an application form (CR1) to carer’s allowance section in the social welfare services office, Longford, as soon as possible.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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488. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41029/19]

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 persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 21 June 2019. Additional information in relation to the person’s application has been requested by a deciding officer. Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy .

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