Michael Ring
Ceist:1332 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a carer’s allowance appeal will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [22188/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 September 2004
Ceisteanna (1153)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned has no appeal outstanding in relation to carer's allowance. Her claim was originally refused on the grounds that full-time care and attention was not being provided in this case. She was notified of this decision and the reasons and she appealed this decision on 26 May 2004.
In advance of her appeal and following a review of her entitlement, she was awarded carer's allowance with effect from 22 January 2004, at the maximum weekly personal rate of €139.60 and a dependent child allowance.
Since undertaking this review, the care recipient has died. Carer's allowance covering the period 22 January 2004 to 29 September amounting to €2,538.20 have issued to her, including the annual respite care grant and six weeks payment after the care recipient's death.