Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013
282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the recent refusal of carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that all requested documentation was submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44578/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the Department received an application for carer's allowance from the person in question on the 20th May 2013. Following investigation, the application was disallowed on the 4th October as the person concerned did not provide certain relevant information as requested by the social welfare investigative officer.
Subsequently, the person in question submitted additional information and requested a review of the decision. The application, along with the supplementary information, has been returned to the social welfare investigative officer so that his/her report on the circumstances of the case may be completed. Once the investigative officer has completed and submitted the report the review will be completed as soon as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
