Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [26982/12]

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.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 390: 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. [27013/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been requested to provide the Department with relevant information pertaining to their application on the 29 May 2012. When this information has been received a full and thorough assessment can be completed.