Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
346. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44705/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 13th October 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 20th April 2012 refusing the allowance. The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further medical evidence in support of the appeal. This medical evidence was forwarded to the Department’s Medical Assessors for further consideration on the 17th July 2012. This medical evidence is awaiting medical assessment. If the opinion of the Medical Assessor is revised a decision will be made and the person in question will be contacted directly with the outcome. If the outcome remains unchanged a submission will be prepared and the file and papers will be forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.
