I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 28th October 2011. The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. A letter issued on the 24th August 2012 notifying her of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal. The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and her file and papers are being prepared and forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.
Question No. 418 withdrawn.