Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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175. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on a review of carer's allowance; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23155/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A review of this carers allowance claim for the person in question was carried out in relation to hours worked outside the home. It is a condition for receipt of carer’s allowance that you must not be employed outside the home in excess of 15 hours per week. Based on the evidence submitted, it was decided that the person in question was not entitled to carers allowance for the periods 31 January 2013 to 22 April 2015. A letter issued on 17 April 2015 to the person in question informing them of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

The customer has requested a review of this decision which is currently being processed and once completed the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome.