Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
68. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application from a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46608/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is a condition for receipt of a carer’s allowance (CA) that the person being cared for must have such a disability that they require full-time care and attention.
This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continuous supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.
I confirm that the department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 28 September 2015. The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the full-time care requirement was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 2 November 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. The additional evidence submitted by you has been passed to a deciding officer for review. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome of that review. If the outcome is to confirm the original decision, the person concerned will retain the right of appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
