Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012
111 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal of a decision not to grant carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20766/12]
View answerThe above named was refused carer's allowance on two separate issues, firstly that she was employed outside the home for more than 15 hours per week, contrary to the conditions of eligibility for the scheme, and secondly on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full-time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 25 January 2012, she was notified of this decision and the reasons for it. Additional information was received in respect of the number of hours she works per week and this aspect of her application was subsequently approved. However, her application remained refused on review as the care recipient does not satisfy the medical criteria for receipt of carer's allowance. The person in question was notified accordingly on 9 February 2011. There is no record, to date, of an appeal having been registered in this case.
