Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in determination of application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7743/14]
View answer396. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8024/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 377 and 396 together.
The person in question has been in receipt of carer’s allowance from 23rd October 1997. Following a recent review of continuing eligibility, a deciding officer has decided that the person in question is no longer eligible for carer’s allowance on the grounds that, based upon this medical evidence submitted by the person concerned in support of her claim, the care recipient is no longer in need of full-time care and attention.
The person in question was notified on 20 January 2014 that payment will be stopped with effect from 26 February 2014 and of her right to review or appeal. No request for review or appeal has been received to date.
