James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider an appeal for half carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48080/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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This application was originally refused on medical grounds on 7^th December 2011. The decision was then appealed and, following consideration of all the available evidence, an appeals officer has made a determination in this case to disallow the appeal. Accordingly, the decision to refuse carer’s allowance stands. A letter issued from the Social Welfare Appeals Office to the person in question on 17^th September 2012 with all the relevant details.