Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo and if it will be expedited as matter of urgency. [38375/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm than an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for rent allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38376/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned made an application for rent supplement on 27th October 2011. Her claim was awarded on 30th November and the person concerned is now in receipt of her full entitlement to rent supplement based on her household circumstances.