Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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922. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal has been completed for a carers support grant application by person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17536/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment made to carers by my Department.

I can confirm that my Department received an application for the CSG from the person concerned on 14 April 2022.

The person concerned was notified of the decision to disallow the claim on 04 October 2022 and informed of their right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review and an appeal of the decision.

On 23 November 2002, the person was notified by the Department that, on review, the original decision was upheld.

On 23 March 2023, the Social Welfare Appeals Office notified the person concerned that their appeal was disallowed.  Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in light of relevant additional evidence or new facts. 

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.