James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8725/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is currently in receipt of carer's allowance in respect of one care recipient (caree). On 28 October 2010, following examination of the medical evidence by a medical assessor of the Department, a deciding officer refused her carer's allowance in respect of a second caree on the grounds that that caree is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review or appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Additional medical evidence was subsequently received from the person concerned and was forwarded to the department's medical assessor for review. However, this additional information did not alter the opinion of the medical assessor and the decision remains unchanged. On 16 March 2011 she was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.