406. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on the application. [67035/26]

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.

An application for CA was received from the person concerned 12 May 2026.

As part of the decision process, the application was referred for the professional opinion of a Department Medical Assessor. The claim was disallowed as the Deciding Officer, having regard to the opinion of the Medical Assessor, decided that the information supplied did not show that the care recipient required full time care.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 16 June 2026. They were also notified of their right to have the decision reviewed (where further information is available) or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).

A review was initiated on foot of correspondence received from the person concerned on 07 August 2026. Following this review, the person was awarded CA from 14 May 2026.

The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 17 September 2026.

The first payment will issue to the nominated post office of the person concerned on 24 September 2026. Any arrears due will issue shortly.