Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 665: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19230/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that an application for carer's allowance was received from the above named.

On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 666: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19232/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There is no record of a carer's allowance application ever having been received in respect of the above named. On 16 April 2012 a claim form and return envelope issued to the person concerned at the address supplied. On its completion and return to carer's allowance section, her application will be processed in due course.