Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a review under the carer's allowance scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45495/15]

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 23 June 2015.

CA is a social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to people who have a disability such that they require that level of care and who satisfy a means test.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that this level of care was required.

The person concerned was notified on 27 October 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.

On 27 November 2015 further evidence was received. Once a review of all the evidence is completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.