Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
530. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite payment for carer's allowance which has been deemed medically eligible since last September but has not been finalised yet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1728/13]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 22 September 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. She was notified of this decision and the reason for it.
The person in question requested a review of this decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of the application on 14 June and on 25 July 2012. This supplementary information was forwarded to the Department’s medical assessor for consideration. Upon review, the caree was deemed eligible on medical grounds. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
