Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
28. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6603/16]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person in question on 28 October 2015. The person concerned was refused CA on the grounds that, based on the evidence before the deciding officer, her means exceeded the statutory limit. She was notified on 18 March 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned has requested a review of this decision. The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
