Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25806/12]

Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25830/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 140 together.

I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. Eligibility for carer's allowance cannot be automatically transferred from one family member to another. Each application is assessed on its individual circumstances in relation to the eligibility criteria for the receipt of the payment. It is also normal policy in these cases to review the continuing requirement of the care recipient for full-time care and attention on medical grounds, where that condition has not recently been assessed. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.