Written answers

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

8:00 pm

Photo of Billy TimminsBilly Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 380: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are systems in place to deal with carer's allowance applications for those who are caring for persons with terminal illness and need to have the process speeded up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41147/11]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Entitlement to carer's allowance is based on satisfying means, residency, full-time care provision and medical suitability criteria. In the interests of fairness and equity, applications for carer's allowance are generally processed in order of the date the applications are received. However, individual cases may be given priority where exceptional circumstances exist.

In determining entitlement to the allowance, unavoidable time lags may occur while the necessary investigations and inquiries are made. Delays may also arise if those applying are not in a position to supply all the necessary information in support of their claim.

Photo of Billy TimminsBilly Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41148/11]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned made an application for rent supplement on 14 November 2011 and is seeking a higher rent limit than is relevant to a single person. The person concerned has been living in the family home of his parents and has not provided verification of having access to his child/ maintenance payments/ previous rented family accommodation. The single rate of €529 per month limit for Wicklow therefore applies to his claim. If the person concerned submits verification of previous involvement with his child, his application will be reassessed.

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