Pat Deering
Question:137. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will return a file from an inspector regarding an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [16321/16]
View answerWednesday, 15 June 2016
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 3 December 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. I understand that the SWI is carrying out his/her enquiries at present. Once the SWI has reported, a DO will make a full decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.