Written answers
Thursday, 12 December 2019
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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357. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a carer's allowance in lieu of the discontinued ADA on the pension of their spouse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52549/19]
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.
The department informs me that there is no application by the person concerned for CA registered. If the person in question wishes to make an application, she should complete and return an application form (CR1) to CA section in the social welfare services office, Longford, as soon as possible.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
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