Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2016
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if, given the medical evidence available in the case of a person (details supplied) a review and or appeal will take into account the up-to-date medical evidence available in respect of the person's spouse who is the subject of the person's application under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17872/16]
View answerCarer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 24 June 2010 in respect of one care recipient.
I confirm that my Department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 13 April 2016 in respect of a second care recipient. 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.
All of 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 9 June 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. There is no record, to date, of a request from the person concerned for a review of this decision or of an appeal being made by the person concerned to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
