Michael Healy-Rae
Question:141. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38957/16]
View answerWednesday, 7 December 2016
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 28 July 2016.
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.
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 27 September 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
He sought a review and submitted further evidence in support of his eligibility. As a result of this review, CA was awarded to him on 5 December 2016 and the first payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 15 December 2016. Arrears for the period 28 July 2016 to 14 December 2016 have also issued.
The person concerned was notified on 5 December 2016 of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.