John Curran
Question:279. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will issue a half-rate payment to a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [11310/16]
View answerTuesday, 24 May 2016
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I confirm that the Department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 24 July 2015. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continuous supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 1 December 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. As part of a review request, additional evidence was submitted and is currently being examined. The person concerned will be notified of the outcome of this review as soon as it is complete.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.