Written answers
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Department of Social and Family Affairs
Social Welfare Benefits
9:00 pm
Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 755: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1223/10]
Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned applied for Carer's Allowance on 9 November 2009. On 9 December 2009 the case was referred to an Investigative Officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and she will be notified directly of the outcome.
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.
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