Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 November 2013
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when the application for carer’s allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51227/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer’s allowance was stopped with effect from 11 December 2013 in respect of the person in question as, following a review, it was decided that the medical criteria were no longer satisfied. In order for a child under 16 years to be deemed eligible for carer's allowance, domiciliary care allowance must be in payment for that child. In those circumstances, the child is deemed to be automatically medically eligible for carer’s allowance. Once the child reaches 16 years and is no longer entitled to domiciliary care allowance, a review of the continuing entitlement to carer’s allowance is carried out. A letter issued to the person in question on 15 November 2013 notifying her of the decision to stop payment and the reason(s) for it. If the person in question is not satisfied with the decision to stop her carer’s allowance, she may request a review or may submit an appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
