Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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91. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16578/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the person in question is already in receipt of carer’s allowance (CA) in respect of one care recipient. I further confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a second care recipient from the person in question on the 10th March 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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92. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16579/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application was awarded on 20 April 2015 and the first payment is due to issue to the bank on 21st May 2015. Any arrears of allowance due from 25th September 2014 to 20th May 2015 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 20th April 2015.