John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a review for carer's allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36195/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the application for carer's allowance from the person in question was refused on 4^th April 2013 on the ground that, based upon the evidence provided, the person being cared for was not in need of full-time care and attention.

The person in question subsequently submitted additional evidence in support of the application and requested a review of the decision.

The review has been completed and, having considered the totality of the evidence, the deciding officer has confirmed the original decision to refuse payment of carer's allowance.

The person in question was notified of the review outcome on the 16^th of July 2013 and of his right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.