Barry Cowen
Ceist:393 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [25294/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 May 2012
Ceisteanna (303, 304, 305, 306)
Freagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Barry Cowen
Ceist:394 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [25296/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Barry Cowen
Ceist:395 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [25297/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the successful outcome of her appeal, the person concerned has been awarded carer's allowance with effect from 27 January 2011. Arrangements are being made to put her carer's allowance entitlement into payment as soon as possible at half rate with effect from 28 January 2011 as the person in question is already included as a qualified adult on her partner's Invalidity pension.
Questions Nos. 396 and 397 withdrawn.
Barry Cowen
Ceist:398 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer’s allowance. [25300/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the Department's Medical Assessor expressed the opinion that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. Additional medical evidence was received and forwarded to the Department's Medical Assessors for further consideration. However, this information did not alter the opinion of the Medical Assessors and the decision remained unchanged. On 1 May 2012, he was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.
Question No. 399 withdrawn.