Robert Troy
Question:718. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer's allowance review will be expedited. [32380/18]
View answerThursday, 12 July 2018
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My department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 13 March 2018. Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.
The person concerned was notified on 13 June 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of his application.
This additional information is currently under consideration by a deciding officer of my Department.
Once the review is complete, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.