Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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315. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when documentation with regard to a carer’s allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) will be sent to the appeals section for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36942/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 28 July 2016.

The application was refused on the grounds that the person concerned was not providing full-time care and attention as required.

She was notified on 10 October 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 independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).

All the necessary papers have been submitted to the SWAO for determination on 25 November 2016. The SWAO will be in touch with her in relation to the progress of the appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.