Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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121. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1311/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is in receipt of carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of one care recipient since 22 January 2015.

I confirm that the department received an application from the person concerned in respect of a second care recipient on 29 July 2015. The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer (DO) decided that this evidence did not indicate that the full-time care requirement was satisfied.

The person concerned was notified on 26 November 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.

The additional evidence in this case which was submitted by you is currently under review by a DO. The person concerned will be notified shortly of the outcome of that review.