Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21578/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that my Department received an application for Carer's Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 18 August 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 12 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 also refused carer’s allowance on the grounds that she was not providing full-time care and attention as required.
The person concerned was notified on 28 February 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
