Written answers

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Department of Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Applications

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance was received in her Department in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the medical element was approved; when the file was sent to the inspector for the means assessment to be carried out; when a decision will be made in view of the fact that this application has been ongoing for over twelve months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47714/12]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 27th September 2011. As the person being cared for is aged under 16 and in receipt of a Domiciliary Care Allowance no medical assessment in regard to carer’s allowance is necessary. As this case is a particularly complex one in regard to the means assessment, it was necessary to refer the file to a social welfare investigative officer for a means assessment and confirmation that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. The file was referred to the social welfare investigative officer on 24 August 2012.

Once the deciding officer receives the report of the social welfare investigative officer, the application will be processed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

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