Barry Cowen
Ceist:370. 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. [49730/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 November 2012
Ceisteanna (370)
Freagraí scríofa
I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 13th September 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the carees in question were not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. It was further decided that full-time care and attention was not being provided for the carees in question in accordance with the regulations. A letter issued on 9th June 2012 refusing the allowance and giving the reasons.
The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence for review on 17th July 2012. This medical evidence is awaiting medical assessment by a medical assessor. On completion of all the necessary investigations as part of this review, a decision will be made and the person in question will be contacted directly with the outcome. However, it should be noted that all conditions for the receipt of the allowance must be satisfied in order for the application to be successful.