Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

If one needs a pension one cannot afford to wait. In regard to other claims within the Department, such as the carer's allowance, where there is also a significant backlog, will the Minister outline any steps he will take? There is a similar backlog for the €1,000 payment to foreign nationals living here who are entitled to receive it.

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