Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 311: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an inspector will assess a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18144/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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On 9 September 2009, following investigation by an investigative officer of the Department, the carer's allowance of the person concerned was stopped as he was not residing at his stated address. The person concerned then contacted the Department to notify us of his new address. Accordingly, the case was referred to an investigative officer in the new location for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. The Investigative officer will call to the person concerned within the next 2 weeks and following on completion of the necessary investigations, a decision will be made and he will be notified directly of the outcome.

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18145/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The person in question made a claim for Jobseeker's Allowance on 4 August 2009 in Trim Branch Office. The claim has been awarded and is in payment. He received an arrears payment of €5,416.20 on 21 April 2010. The balance of the arrears, amounting to €3,502.80, will issue on 11 May 2010. His payment is €275.70 per week.

The reason for the delay in paying the claim is that the Live Register has increased significantly and this has caused delays in some offices. A number of process improvements have been introduced to speed up claim processing. Additional supports are being provided to the Navan Local Office, Kells Branch Office and Trim Branch Office to help process the claims, and this work is ongoing. Management are monitoring the position closely.

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18147/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned applied for carer's allowance on 5 June 2009. On 30 June 2009 the case was referred to an Investigative Officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. These investigations were completed on 30th April 2010 and a decision will issue to the person concerned within the next 2 weeks.