Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015
73. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17232/15]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer's allowance (CA) from the person in question on the 14th October 2014. The person concerned was refused CA on the grounds that the medical conditions were not satisfied. She was notified on the 11th of March 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of the application. As a result of this review, the application was awarded on 30th of April 2015 and the first payment is due to issue to the post office on 14th of May 2015. Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 30th of April 2015.
