Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will expect a decision on their carer's allowance application. [28586/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the above named person. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of her claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The average time taken to process a claim to completion, including assessment of the claimant's means and the entitlement of the caree to full time care and attention on medical grounds is approximately 16 weeks.