Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when carer's allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38695/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned applied for a carer’s allowance for two people and is currently in receipt of a carer’s allowance for one of those carers.

Payment of an increase in her carer’s allowance in respect of a second carer was refused on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal.

The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further medical evidence in support of the appeal. This information has been forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration. If the outcome remains unchanged a submission will be prepared and her file and papers will be forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.