Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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165. 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. [20094/16]

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 7 March 2016.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied.

The person concerned was invited for interview with the SWI on 23 June 2016 but she did not attend for interview. The SWI has arranged a further appointment for 14 July 2016. If the person in question wishes to proceed with the application, she is obliged to cooperate with the investigation of her entitlement. Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a full decision and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.