Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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1910. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38674/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 6 June2017 in respect of two care recipients.

It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have 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 and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months.

The evidence submitted in support of these applications was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied for either care recipient.

The person concerned was notified on 8 September 2017 of these decisions, the reasons for them and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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1911. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38675/17]

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 the 4 August 2017. 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.