James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54743/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question was refused on the ground that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 14th June 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence for review on 22nd June 2012 and the 16th July 2012. This medical evidence is awaiting assessment by a medical assessor. On completion of all the necessary investigations as part of this review the original decision will be either confirmed or revised by the deciding officer, as appropriate, and the person in question will be contacted directly with the outcome.