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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 7 Mar 2002

Vol. 550 No. 2

Written Answers. - Social Welfare Payments.

Michael Ring

Question:

434 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when a claim for carer's allowance will be processed, awarded and payment made to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [8142/02]

The person concerned applied for a carers allowance on 30 January 2002.

Her case has been referred to an investigative officer of my Department for a means assessment and to confirm that the conditions for receipt of carer's allowance are satisfied. Her entitlement will be further examined in light of the investigative officer's report.

Under social welfare legislation, decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeal officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.

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