Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when it is likely that carer's allowance will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare [26109/12]

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 person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when carer's allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26110/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that, based upon the medical evidence provided in support of the application, the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 22 December 2011, she was notified of this decision and the reason for it. Additional medical evidence was received and forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration. The person in question will be notified directly of the outcome of the review in due course.