Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
161. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a carer’s allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21270/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 10th December 2014. The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified on the 27th of February 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of the application. This evidence was reviewed by a deciding officer however the decision remained unchanged. The person in question was notified on the 21st of May 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of appeal.
