James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 704: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be awarded a carer's allowance in respect of her spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15190/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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On 1 December 2009 the person concerned was refused Carer's Allowance on the grounds that the person being cared for does not require full time care and attention. She was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal to the Social Welfare Appeal's Office. Additional medical evidence was submitted, however, it failed to alter the opinion of the Medical Assessor. She was notified of this and again of her right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeal's Office. She has appealed this decision and an appeal has been opened in this case. Her Carer's Allowance file was submitted to the Social Welfare Appeal's Office on 14 April 2010. 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.