Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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558. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29654/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance (CA) was awarded to the person concerned on 25 May 2017 and the first payment issued to their nominated post office on 22 June 2017.

Arrears of allowance due from 2 March 2017 to 21 June 2017 will issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified of these details on 25 May 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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559. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29656/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 2 February 2017 in respect of one care recipient.

An application for carer’s allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on the 9 May 2017 in respect of a second care recipient. The application is currently being processed and once completed, 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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560. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29661/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 4 November 2016.

The person’s application for carer’s allowance was refused on the grounds that she was not providing full-time care and attention as required and on the grounds of a failure to disclose information requested by the Department.

The person concerned was notified on 25 May 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal. To date no request for a review or appeal has been received by my Department.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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561. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29662/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision.

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.