Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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694. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the grounds upon which an application for carer's allowance was unsuccessful in view of the information submitted in the case of a person (details supplied); when an appeal will be determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39251/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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My Department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 29 March 2017. Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that although a certain level of care was being provided the level involved did not amount to full-time care.

The person concerned was notified on 28 July 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

The Department was notified on 14 August 2017 that the person concerned had appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). A submission in support of the decision is being prepared and will shortly be forwarded along with the file to the SWAO for determination.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.