Gerard Murphy
Ceist:416 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an application for carer’s allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be expedited. [13267/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 11 May 2004
Ceisteanna (383)
Freagraí scríofa
The persons concerned applied for carer's allowance on 21 April 2004. The case has been referred to an investigative officer of my Department for a means assessment and to establish if the conditions necessary for receipt of carer's allowance are satisfied. In the meantime, the medical evidence in support of his application has been forwarded to the Department's chief medical advisor for consideration of medical eligibility. His entitlement to carer's allowance will be further considered in light of the reports of the medical adviser and the investigative officer. He will be notified directly of the outcome. Under social welfare legislation, decisions about claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. The officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in making such decisions.