Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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37. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a determination will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40709/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person in question on the 11th March 2014. The application was sent to a social welfare investigative officer for assessment of means and confirmation that all the conditions for receipt of CA were satisfied. In addition, the person concerned recently submitted further medical evidence in support of their application. All the evidence in the case, including the additional medical evidence, is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. A decision will be made on the person’s entitlement very shortly. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.