Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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925. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32036/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.

I confirm that my department received an application for (CA) from the person concerned on 18 December 2020.

Additional information in relation to the full completion of the person’s application form and financial information was requested by a Deciding Officer (DO) on 21 December 2020. A response to this information request was received on 31 December 2020.

Further additional information regarding farming income was requested by the DO on 8 January 2021 and a response to this information request was received on 15 February 2021.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 20 February 2021 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.

Once the SWI has reported, a decision will be made, and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. A reminder has issued to the SWI requesting an update on the investigation.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.