Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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323. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal (details supplied) under the carer’s allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 23 November 2015.

The person concerned was notified on 3 May 2016 that the application was disallowed on the grounds that the carer was not providing full-time care and attention. She was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned submitted an appeal in June 2016 in which further evidence was supplied. The further evidence was reviewed by a deciding officer which resulted in the award of CA to the person concerned. This has obviated the need for an appeal against the initial disallowance to be determined by the social welfare appeals office.

First payment issued to the person’s nominated bank account on 14 July 2016.

Arrears of allowance due from 26 November 2015 to 13 July 2016 have also issued to the bank.

The person concerned was notified of these details on 9 July 2016.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.