Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 250: 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. [33079/11]

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.