Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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550. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason carer's allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if their application will be reviewed with a view to granting payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36871/13]

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 15th May 2013. This application was disallowed on the grounds that full time care and attention was not being provided as required by Social Welfare legislation. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 1st of July 2013 the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal. The person concerned has appealed this decision. A submission is being prepared and all the relevant papers will be submitted shortly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) for determination. The SWAO will be in touch with the person directly regarding the progress of the appeal.