Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1237. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance review for a person (details supplied). [34743/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance (CA) is in payment to the person concerned since 31 July 2014 in respect of one care recipient.I confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 16 February 2017 in respect of a second care recipient.

The application of the person concerned was disallowed on the grounds that he was not providing full-time care and attention as required. The person concerned was notified on 20 June 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of his right of review and appeal.

The person concerned has requested a review of this decision and submitted additional evidence in support of his application. The review 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.