Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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240. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29018/13]

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 the 8th May 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who was of the opinion that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. The application was also sent to a social welfare investigative officer for assessment of means. A letter issued on the 11th of May 2013 refusing the allowance on medical grounds only and informing the applicant of her right to review or appeal. There is no record of any review or appeal being requested to date.