Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an appeal for the carer's allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be opened. [8262/05]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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Having reviewed the medical evidence in this case, an increase in her carer's allowance has been awarded. A personal rate of €230.40 per week will apply with effect from 20 January 2005. This represents the maximum personal rate payable to a person providing full-time care and attention to two persons. She has been notified of this decision and her revised payment will be lodged to her nominated bank account in week ending Friday, 18 March 2005. Arrears of allowance due will issue to her thereafter.

Under social welfare legislation decisions in relation to claims must be made by deciding officers and appeals officers. These officers are statutorily appointed and I have no role in regard to making such decisions.