Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 7 December 2016. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a such disability 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.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and it was decided that it did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 19 June 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The person concerned requested a review and submitted additional evidence in support.

The outcome of this review is that the application was awarded to the person concerned on 6 September 2017, with effect from 8 December 2016, and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 14 September 2017.

Arrears of allowance due from 8 December 2016 to 13 September 2017 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified on 6 September 2017 of this revised decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.