Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012
229 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer’s allowance application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33149/12]
View answerThe carer's allowance application for the person in question was refused on 11th January 2012 on medical grounds. Subsequent to this, the person in question requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical information in support of the application.
The medical assessor has reviewed the medical component of this application and is of the opinion that the care recipient is eligible.
A decision will be made by a deciding officer and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
