Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19643/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 17 September 2015. CA is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
The person concerned was refused CA on the grounds that she was not providing full-time care and attention as required. The person concerned was notified on 1 April 2016 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 additional evidence in support of her application. Following this review the decision remained unchanged and the person concerned was notified of the outcome on 28 April 2016.
The person concerned has appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted additional evidence in support of her application which is being reviewed by a deciding officer. The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
