Written answers

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Department of Social Protection

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in the social welfare services office forwarding documentation sought by the appeals office regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22255/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person in question is currently receiving carer’s allowance for one child.

I confirm that the department received two further applications for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on the 19th January 2012. The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipients are not so disabled as to require full time care and attention and she was not providing full time care and attention as required. She was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal. The person in question requested a review of this decision and submitted additional medical evidence in support of the application. This review is on-going at present.

This medical evidence was reviewed on the 9th of May 2013. However the application is currently with a social welfare investigative officer for assessment of the level of care being provided. Once the investigative officer has completed and submitted the report the deciding officer will complete the review and make a revised decision. The application will be processed quickly and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

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