John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a carer's allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, as a matter of urgency. [35243/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 13 March 2015.

The person concerned was refused CA on the grounds that she is not habitually resident in the State. She was notified on 11 September 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

Following your last representation, the decision in relation to habitual residency is under review. Once the review is completed, the person will be notified directly of the outcome. If the decision is confirmed on review, the person concerned will retain the right to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.