Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016
150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress in determination of eligibility for carer's allowance following a request for review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27828/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 31 May 2016. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is 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.
The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 26 August 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal. The person concerned has requested a review of this decision. Additional information in relation to the review has been requested by a deciding officer on 19 September 2016. Once the information is received the application will be reviewed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
