Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for a carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36224/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 26 August 2015.

The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied.

Once the SWI has reported, a deciding officer will make a decision without delay. The person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.