Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 244: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [33067/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim a decision will be made and the person in question 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 care recipient to full time care and attention on medical grounds is approximately 19 weeks.

Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 245: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois. [33068/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full- time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 8 September 2011, she was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right to a review/appeal within 21 days.

Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [33069/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspect of his claim a decision will be made and the person in question 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 care recipient to full time care and attention on medical grounds is approximately 19 weeks.