Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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214. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision to refuse a carer's support grant in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52561/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Carer's Support Grant is an annual payment made to carers who look after certain people in need of full-time care and attention.

This application was refused, on 5th December 2018, on the grounds that the Deciding Officer was not satisfied that the person being cared for required this level of care. The customer was advised that the decision would be reviewed on receipt of any additional  medical evidence. However, no such evidence has been received to date. 

The customer was also advised of her right of appeal against this decision. An appeal must be received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days of the date of decision. 

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.