Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be assessed in respect of a person (details supplied) and if she will expedite a decision on same. [51761/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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My Department has searched its records and can find no trace of a carer’s allowance application from the person in question. If the Deputy has any additional information on this case please let us know and we will investigate it further.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will be assessed; and if she will expedite a decision on same [51779/12]

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 8th May 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when carer's allowance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51787/12]

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 16th April 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.