Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [25074/13]

Joan 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 16 November 2012. Taking all the available evidence into account, a deciding officer decided that the person in question was not entitled to carer’s allowance as the care recipient was not in need of full time care and attention. A letter issued on 11 February 2013 refusing the allowance. The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence for review on 1 March 2013. The application is currently with a deciding officer for review in the light of the full evidence submitted. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. If the person in question is not satisfied with the outcome of this review, they will have the right of appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.