Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2012
134. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50576/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 5 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. The deciding officer accepted that opinion and further decided that, in accordance with the evidence supplied, the person in question was not providing full time care in accordance with the relevant Regulations. A letter issued on 11 July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence for review on 2 August 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.
