Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
330. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33420/13]
View answerI confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 1 February 2013 in respect of the care of two people. The person concerned was refused carer’s allowance for one of the care recipients on the grounds that the care recipient was not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. The application in respect of the other care recipient was approved.
She was notified of these decisions on 25 May 2013, and of her right of review or appeal in relation to the disallowed application. The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further medical evidence in support of the appeal. This additional evidence is being reviewed and the application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
