Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a decision on their application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10491/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned applied for carer's allowance on 13 January 2011. The case has been referred to an investigative officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and he will be notified directly of the outcome.