Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 543: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18170/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm an application was 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.

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 544: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their insolvency payment; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18172/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A claim under the insolvency payments scheme was submitted manually on behalf of the person concerned on 29 November 2011 in respect of arrears of wages, holiday pay and minimum notice. The Department is currently processing manually submitted claims received in July 2011.

A claim for a redundancy payment was paid to the person concerned on 31 January 2012.