Barry Cowen
Ceist:408 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for carer’s allowance. [25312/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 May 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified of this decision and the reasons for it. Additional medical evidence was received and forwarded to the Department's Medical Assessors for consideration.
However, this information did not alter the opinion of the Medical Assessors and the decision remained unchanged.
She subsequently appealed this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of her appeal. This information has been forwarded to the medical assessors for further consideration. If the outcome remains unchanged a submission will be prepared and her file and papers will be submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.