Written Answers Nos. 148-155
148. 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. [20020/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 29 April 2016.
The application was awarded to the person concerned on 5 July 2016 and the first payment will issue to their nominated post office on 28 July 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 5 May 2016 to 28 July 2016, less jobseeker’s allowance paid during that period, will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified on 5 July 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
149. 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. [20021/16]
View answerThe application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 7 June 2016 and the first payment issued to the person’s nominated bank account on 30 June 2016.
Any arrears of allowance due, less jobseeker’s allowance paid during that period, will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 7 June 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
150. 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. [20022/16]
View answerThe application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 9 June 2016 and the first payment issued to the person’s nominated bank account on 16 June 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 14 April 2016 have issued to the person’s nominated bank account.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 9 June 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
151. 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. [20023/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 7 December 2015.
The application was referred 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. Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a decision as quickly as possible. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
152. 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. [20024/16]
View answerThe application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 5 July 2016 and the first payment is due to issue to their nominated post office on 21 July 2016.
Arrears of allowance due from 2 June 2016 to 20 July 2016, less jobseeker’s allowance paid during that period, will issue shortly.
The person concerned was notified of these details on 5 July 2016.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
153. 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. [20026/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 7 April 2016. Additional information, omitted from the application but necessary in order to make a decision, has been requested 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.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
154. 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. [20027/16]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 16 June 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 27 June 2016 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
155. 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. [20031/16]
View answerCarer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 16 June 2005 in respect of one care recipient.
I confirm that my department received an application for (CA) from the person in question on the 11 March 2016 in respect of a 2nd care recipient. The application was referred 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. Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
