Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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28. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6603/16]

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 in question on 28 October 2015. The person concerned was refused CA on the grounds that, based on the evidence before the deciding officer, her means exceeded the statutory limit. She was notified on 18 March 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned has requested a review of this decision. The review is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6604/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 11 April 2016, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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30. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6606/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was in receipt of carer’s allowance (CA) at a reduced rate of payment. Following a review the person concerned has been awarded an increase in rate of payment of (CA) from 23 October 2010. Arrears of allowance due from 23 October 2010 have issued by cheque on 9 April 2016. The person concerned was notified on 9 April 2016 of these details.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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31. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will issue a decision to a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6607/16]

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 October 2015. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is that they require full-time care and attention.

This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continuous supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.

The person concerned was notified on 17 December 2015 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. Subsequently, additional evidence in support of this application was received in the Department and the application is currently under review. The person in question will be notified of the outcome of this review as soon as it is completed.