Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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197. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for carer's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32597/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s benefit from the person concerned on 26 September 2016. It is a condition for receipt of carer’s benefit that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is that they require full-time care and attention.

This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout the day in connection with normal bodily functions or continuous supervision in order to avoid danger to him or herself.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied.

The person concerned was notified on 28 September 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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198. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32603/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 24 February 2016.

As a result of an appeals officer’s decision the application was awarded to the person concerned on 28 October 2016 and the first payment will issue to her nominated post office on 3 November 2016. Arrears for the period 25 February 2016 to 2 November 2016 have also issued to the post office.

The person concerned was notified on 28 October 2016 of this decision.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.