James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57305/12]

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 14th of November 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. The person in question subsequently submitted further medical evidence for review. Following completion of the review, carer’s allowance has been awarded for the period 17/11/2011 to 17/10/2012, and all arrears due have issued. The person in question has been notified of the position.

I am aware that the person being cared for has recently passed away. I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere sympathy to your constituent and his family for their bereavement.