Written answers

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

10:00 pm

Photo of Paul ConnaughtonPaul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 547: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to carer's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18179/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm an application was received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Photo of Peter MathewsPeter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a carer's allowance application was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14; if the decision will be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18257/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that the Department's Medical Assessor expressed the opinion that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations.

On 8 February 2012, he was notified of this decision and of his right of review and/or appeal to the Chief Appeal's Officer within 21 days.

Additional medical evidence has been received and forwarded to the Medical Assessor for further consideration. He will be notified directly of the outcome of the review in due course.

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