Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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1148. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4086/20]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer's benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention. An increased payment can be made where full-time care is being provided to two people.

To qualify the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.

An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 12 February 2020.

The evidence submitted in support of this application has been examined and the deciding officer requires more information in order to process the application.

An information request has been issued today 4 March 2020 and the application will be processed on receipt of same.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.