Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
185. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will investigate the reason a decision has not been made on an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, given that this application was submitted more than five months ago; when a decision will be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36437/15]
View answerI confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 5 May 2015.
The application was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. The SWI has reported to the DO but some additional information is required in relation to the employment of the partner of the person concerned. Once this information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
