John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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159. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39443/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I confirm that the department has received an application for carer's allowance (CA) from the person concerned. The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) on 23 October 2015 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of CA are satisfied.

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