Written answers

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Applications

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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650. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an application; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51818/19]

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 application in question was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 6 September 2019 and follow up contact was made with the SWI on 5 December 2019 to 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.

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