Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1271. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision will be reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46984/17]

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 12 June 2017. It is a condition for receipt of a carer’s allowance 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 this level of care for at least twelve months.

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

The person concerned was notified on 26 October 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy