Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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557. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11002/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 29 September 2017.

It is a condition for receipt of CA that the person concerned must be providing full-time care and attention.

The evidence submitted in support of this application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that this condition was satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 18 January 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

A review of this decision was requested on 23 January 2018. As part of that review, further information was requested from the person concerned on 6 March 2018. Once this information is received the review will be progressed further and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.