Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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12. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of the review of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8094/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has a disability such that they require that level of care.

I confirm that the department received three applications for CA from the person concerned on 7 September 2015, 17 September 2015 and 4 November 2015 in respect of three care recipients. The applications were refused on the grounds that she was not providing full-time care and attention as required. CA in respect of one of the applications was also refused on the grounds that the evidence submitted in support of this application, did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care and attention was satisfied in respect of her spouse.

The person concerned was notified on 19 November 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned has requested a review on 15 December 2015 and submitted additional evidence in support.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 18 January 2016 to assess the level of care being provided, and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Once the SWI has reported, the reviewed will be completed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome of the review.