Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
755 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1223/10]
View answerThe person concerned applied for Carer's Allowance on 9 November 2009. On 9 December 2009 the case was referred to an Investigative Officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and she 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.
