Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17430/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 8 February 2016. The person concerned was refused carer’s allowance on the grounds that she was working outside the home for more than 15 hours per week contrary to the eligibility conditions for the scheme. The person concerned was notified on 7 May 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal. The person concerned has appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). The department will prepare a submission, as required by the SWAO, as soon as possible and the file will be sent to the SWAO for determination.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.