Michael Healy-Rae
Question:142. 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. [38958/16]
View answerWednesday, 7 December 2016
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An application for Carer's Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 28 June 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.
Full-time care and attention must also be provided by the carer.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that the evidence did not indicate that full-time care and attention was required by the person being cared for, or that full-time care was being provided by the person concerned.
The person concerned was notified on 12 September 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The Department were notified on 5 October 2016 that the person concerned had appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). A submission in support of the decision is being prepared and will shortly be forwarded along with the file to the SWAO for determination.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.