Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 149: 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 Roscommon; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17096/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person in question was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full-time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 11th January 2012, she was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review/appeal within 21 days.

Additional medical evidence was received and forwarded to the Medical Assessor for further consideration.

The outcome of the review is due shortly.