Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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448. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31202/23]

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 CA from the person concerned on 3 February 2023. As the person concerned has farming income, their application was referred to a local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 3 March 2023 to assess their means and to confirm eligibility with the conditions of CA.

The SWI requested a number of documents from the person concerned to confirm their eligibility to CA. Following this request, the documents were not provided and, therefore, the Inspector could not determine CA entitlement. A CA disallowance decision issued on 4 May 2023. This letter also informed the applicant of their right of review and/or appeal.

On 19 May 2023, a review was requested by the person concerned. On 22 June 2023, the matter was returned to the SWI for further investigation. Once the Inspector has completed their report, a decision will be made at the earliest possible date and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.