Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited due to financial hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37210/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The medical assessment has been completed and the application is awaiting examination by a deciding officer for a means assessment and a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. In the meantime, if the person’s means are insufficient to meet his needs he may apply for supplementary welfare allowance from his local community welfare officer.