Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012
344 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused a clothing allowance despite having been in receipt of this allowance for many years and also has been refused an orthopaedic bed despite it being recommended by their general practitioner. [9344/12]
View answerThe person concerned was refused a clothing allowance on 11 August 2010 and the decision was upheld on appeal on the grounds that no medical evidence was submitted that he suffers from a chronic ailment or serious illness that gives rise to a need for extra clothing.
The person concerned was awarded an orthopaedic mattress in August 2006. His request for assistance with an orthopaedic mattress in March 2009 was refused as he was assisted with the same request less than three years previously.
345 Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9346/12]
View answerI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
