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 20 January 2017. 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.

It is a further condition for receipt of CA that the carer must be providing full-time care and attention.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that neither condition was satisfied.

The person concerned was notified on 10 March 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.The person concerned submitted a review request on 29 March 2017.

Following a review, the application was awarded to the person concerned on 24 May 2017 and the first payment issued to their nominated bank account on 1 June 2017.

Arrears of allowance will also issue.

The person concerned was notified on 24 May 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.