Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012
352. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on a Carers Allowance application will be reviewed in respect of a person (details provided) in Co. Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52168/12]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 17th February 2012. The person concerned was refused carer’s allowance on the basis that they were deemed not to be habitually resident in the State. A letter issued on the 7th November 2012 notifying the person concerned of the decision, the reasons for it, and of his right of review or appeal.
If additional or supplementary evidence is forward to carer’s allowance section the decision will be reviewed by a deciding officer. Alternatively, the person may appeal the decision in writing to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, setting out the grounds for the appeal.
