Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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671. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a review of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50489/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 10 August 2018 who was in receipt of Carer's Benefit up to 3 October 2018.

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 20 September 2018 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 of their application.

Following this review, the person concerned was awarded CA on 30 November 2018, with effect from 4 October 2018, and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 6 December 2018.

Arrears of allowance due from 4 October 2018 to 5 December 2018 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified on 30 November 2018 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.