Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
410. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department received an application for a carer's allowance from a person (details supplied); when payment of the allowance will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22120/16]
View answerI confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 22 June 2015. 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 12 months.
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 5 April 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal. The person concerned has requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of his application. The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
