Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Carer's Allowance 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.

It is a condition for receipt of Carer's Allowance that the carer must be providing full-time care and attention and it is a further condition that the care recipient must require full-time care and attention.

I can confirm that a request for review of the entitlement of the person concerned was submitted on 7 February 2023. The file is currently with a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to determine whether the eligibility criteria for the payment are being met.

The SWI report is expected to be finalised shortly. Once received, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.