Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
117. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1247/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance (CA). Periodically, entitlement to the allowance is reviewed to ensure that the conditions for receipt are still satisfied.
The continuing entitlement of the person concerned is currently under review. As part of this review, the person concerned was asked to submit evidence to show that the care recipient still required full-time care and attention and that evidence is being reviewed. It is important that all relevant evidence in relation to the care requirement of the care recipient is provided to the Department at the outset, in order to assist the Department to make a decision. Payment of CA will continue while the review is ongoing.
Once the review is completed the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
