Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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284. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a part carer’s allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36113/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, 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 am advised that no application by the person concerned for Carer’s Allowance has been registered. If the person in question wishes to make an 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 position for the Deputy.