Ray Butler (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance application made in October 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be processed,; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55588/12]

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 30th November 2011. The medical assessment has been completed. The application is with a social welfare investigative officer, since 7th December 2012, for assessment of the level of care being provided / means assessment and confirmation that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Once the investigative officer has completed and submitted the report a deciding officer will make 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.