Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for Carer's Allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 10 June 2016.

It is a condition for receipt of a CA 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 and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.

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 29 August 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal. He requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of his application. Following this review the decision remained unchanged.

The person concerned was notified of the outcome on 29 November 2016 and of his right of appeal. If you require any further assistance on this case please don’t hesitate to contact my office.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.