Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a review under the carer's allowance scheme in respect of a person (details supplied). [30095/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application from the person in question for carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of two care recipients on 15 January 2015. The person concerned was refused CA in respect of both care recipients on the grounds that neither is so disabled as to require full-time care and attention as prescribed in regulations and, furthermore, that full-time care and attention was not being provided as required.

She was notified on 5 June 2015 of the decisions, the reasons for them and of her right of review and appeal. The person concerned requested a review of these decisions on 25 June 2015 and submitted further medical evidence in support of the review. The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.