Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
191. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance file in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, in view of the fact that an appeal was registered on 10 February 2015, and four months on, this file has still not been forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23350/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. He was notified on the 16th of December 2014 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.
The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further evidence. Following review of this evidence by a deciding officer the application was awarded on the 12th June 2015. The first payment is due to issue to the bank on 25th June 2015. Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 12th June 2015.
