Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
463. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1058/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 29th June 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 further decided that the applicant was not habitually resident in the State. A letter issued on the 10th of March 2012 notifying the person concerned of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.
The person in question requested a review of this decision. Following the review, the caree in question was found to be medically eligible. The habitual residency condition has also been reviewed. The application is with a deciding officer for a revised decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
