Barry Cowen
Question:375. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [51165/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
375. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [51165/12]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 13th March 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 8th November 2012 refusing the allowance.