Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 November 2012
120. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of a decision in relation to an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52050/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 6th September 2011. This application was refused both on medical grounds and due to the fact that the applicant was self-employed outside the home in excess of 15 hours per week. A letter issued on the 18th July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence and other information for review on the 15th August 2012, in addition to further information in regard to the self-employment issue. The 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.
