Michael Ring
Question:147. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance claim by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17381/16]
View answerWednesday, 22 June 2016
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Written answers
I confirm that the department received an application for Carer's Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 5 November 2015.
It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the carer must be providing full-time care and attention. It is a further condition that the person being cared for must require full-time care and attention.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and a deciding officer (DO) decided that the person in question was not entitled to CA on the grounds that neither of these conditions was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 22 February 2016 of these decisions, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned has requested a review and submitted additional evidence in support of her application. Some further clarification in relation to the person’s application has also been requested from the person concerned by a deciding officer. Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome of this review.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.