Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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348. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 4 November 2016.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied.

The SWI has confirmed that the report will be finalised early next week. Once the report is received, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24532/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 26^thApril 2017 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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350. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24555/17]

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 1 March 2017.

Additional information was requested from the person concerned on 18 May 2017.

Once the information is received the application will be processed without delay and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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351. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24556/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 30 January 2017.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 14 March 2017 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Once the SWI has reported, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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352. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24557/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer’s allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 13 January 2017. This application has been awarded for the period from 19 January 2017 to 25 January 2017 and payment issued to the nominated post office on 26 April 2017.

The person concerned has no entitlement to carer’s allowance from 26 January 2017 as another person was awarded carer’s benefit from that date in respect of the same care recipient. Two carer’s payments cannot be paid to two people at the same time, for the provision of care to the same person.

The person concerned was notified of these details on 26 April 2017 and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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353. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24571/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 28 April 2017 and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 11 May 2017.

Arrears of allowance due from 15 December 2016 to 10 May 2017 also issued to the post office.

The person concerned was notified of these details on 28 April 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.