Robert Troy
Question:24. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [3501/16]
View answerThursday, 28 January 2016
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I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 8 July 2015.
The application was referred 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 CA are satisfied. The inspector interviewed the person concerned in December 2015 but the investigation could not be completed as the carer was going on holidays. Once the SWI has reported, a DO will make a decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.