Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 695: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Laois has not had their application for the carer's allowance finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19529/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned 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 4 October 2011, he was notified of this decision. He subsequently appealed the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his appeal. This information has been forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration and, upon receipt of the opinion of the medical assessor, a deciding officer will review the original decision to refuse carer's allowance. The outcome of this review is due shortly.