Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The records of this Department show that Appeal 22091/20 was received following a decision to disallow a Carer’s Benefit application on 6 Feb 2020, I can confirm that this appeal was withdrawn as the claim was awarded on review and paid from 12 March 2020 to 9 March 2022 inclusive. The person concerned was notified in writing of this revised decision and the fact that the appeal had been withdrawn on 3 Sept 2020.

An application for Carer's Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 16 March 2022 in respect of the care recipient.

It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have such disability that they require full-time care and attention.

This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continual supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied for the care recipient.

The person concerned was notified of this decision on 8 April 2022, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.

To date no request for a review or appeal has been received from the person concerned in relation to the CA decision.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.