Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the habitual residence form of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in respect of a carer's allowance application has been approved; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43194/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for carer’s allowance was received from the person in question on 10 August 2012. On 5 October a letter was issued to the person in question by a deciding officer requesting further information and evidence to demonstrate his habitual residency. The person concerned has 21 days to respond and forward the requested information. Once the deciding officer has received all the information, they can continue with the processing of the application. Once all the necessary investigations have been carried out, a decision will be made and the person in question will be contacted directly with the outcome.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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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 Limerick; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43199/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 31 January 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. It will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43208/12]

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. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. It will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry as there is undue delay in the processing of the application since March 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43210/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 26 April 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. It will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.