Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47801/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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This application for carer’s allowance was awarded on 6th of October 2012 and the department has been in contact with the person in question setting out the details.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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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 Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47803/12]

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 the 3rd August 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.