Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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440. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22447/23]

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 Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 3 April 2023.

The application was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector on 14 April 2023. The Inspector has confirmed that they are to interview the person concerned within the next few days. Once the Inspector has completed their report, a decision will be made as soon as possible, and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.