Michael Ring
Question:256 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded and receive payment of the carers allowance. [15034/03]
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Payments.
The person concerned made an application for carer's allowance on 13 May 2003. The principal conditions for receipt of the allowance are that full time care and attention is required and being provided and that the means test which applies is satisfied. The medical evidence submitted with his application has been sent to the Department's chief medical adviser for consideration. In addition, the person concerned has been requested to submit details in relation to his means.
On receipt of this information and the report of the chief medical adviser, his entitlement to a carer's allowance will be further examined. He will be notified directly of the outcome. Under social welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.