Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
198. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36501/15]
View answerI confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 28 July 2015.
The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) on 31 August 2015 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied.
Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a decision without delay. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
