Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
564. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will recieve a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48149/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis application, in respect of two care recipients, was disallowed on 10th October 2012. One caree was disallowed on medical grounds. The other caree was disallowed as domiciliary care allowance has not been awarded for that person. It is a statutory condition for the receipt of carer’s allowance that care recipients under the age of 16 years must be in receipt of domiciliary care allowance.
It is open to the person to submit additional information for consideration and apply for a review of the decision. Alternatively, the person may appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The letter which issued to the person in question notifying them of the decision on their application includes details of these options and how to avail of them.
