Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
165. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17438/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 16 February 2016.
The application was refused by a deciding officer (DO) on the grounds that person concerned was working outside the home for more than 15 hours per week contrary to the conditions for receipt of CA and that he failed to demonstrate that his means were within the statutory limit for the scheme.
The person concerned was notified on 15 June 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
