Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 343: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a carer's allowance was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21355/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The above named was refused carer's allowance on two separate issues, firstly that she was employed outside the home for more than 15 hours per week, contrary to the conditions of eligibility for the scheme, and secondly on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full-time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 25 January 2012, she was notified of this decision and the reason for it.

Additional information was received in respect of the number of hours she works per week and this aspect of her application was subsequently approved. However, her application remained refused on review as the care recipient does not meet the medical criteria for receipt of carer's allowance. The person in question was notified accordingly on 9 February 2012. There is no record of a carer's allowance application ever having been received in respect of her brother. On 30 April a claim form and return envelope issued to the person concerned at the address supplied. On its completion and return to carer's allowance section, her application will be processed as soon as possible.