Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
98. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on a review of an application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19773/15]
View answerThe claim from the person in question is currently under review in regard to medical eligibility as the care recipient has turned 16 and their domiciliary care allowance ceased.
Having examined all of the documents provided in support of the application and having weighed up the evidence a deciding officer has decided that the person being cared for is not so invalided or disabled as to require full-time care and attention as laid down in carer’s allowance legislation. The person concerned was notified of this decision on the 9th April 2015, the reason for it and of his right of review to this office. He has submitted additional information in support of his continued eligibility which will be reviewed as soon as possible. Pending the outcome of this review the carer’s allowance payments to the person concerned will continue.
