Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [3509/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 18 January 2016 and the first payment is due to issue to the person’s nominated post office account on 4 February 2016.

Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue shortly.