Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:540. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29456/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 June 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to a person who is providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.
The Department periodically reviews claims in payment to ensure that there is continued entitlement.
Following a review, it was determined that the evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.
The person concerned was notified on 21 February 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review. No request for a review was received following this letter. The person concerned was notified on 28 March 2017 that her payment of Carer’s Allowance would cease on 26 April 2017, the reasons why and of her right of appeal.
The person concerned requested a review of the decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of her application. Following this review the decision remained unchanged and the person concerned was notified on 22 June 2017 of the outcome, the reason for it and of her right of appeal. No appeal has been lodged in this case to date.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.