Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; when the claim will go into payment and arrears issue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57800/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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This application for carer's allowance was disallowed on the 8th of August 2012. The person in question appealed this decision. All the necessary papers have recently been submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination. The Social Welfare Appeals Office will be in touch with the person directly regarding the progress of the appeal.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will make a determination on carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57804/12]

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 23rd February 2012. This application was awarded on the 14th January 2013.