Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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677. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's support grant by a person (details supplied). [24357/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Carer’s Support Grant (formerly called the Respite Care Grant) is an annual payment for carers who look after certain people in need of full-time care and attention.

An application by the person concerned for the Carer’s Support Grant was refused on 6 September 2016 by one of my Department’s Deciding Officers. The Deciding Officer was not satisfied the care being provided was sufficient to qualify for the Grant. The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing and was advised of her right to request a review. She was also advised of her right to submit a formal appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.