John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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23. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application under the carer's allowance scheme and the household package scheme will be approved for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7310/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned was notified on 8 March 2016 that his application for a TV Licence had been approved with effect from the expiry date of his current licence.

The application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned was awarded on 8 April 2016 and the first payment issued to the person’s nominated post office on 14 April 2016.

Arrears of allowance due from 26 November 2015 were issued by cheque on 12 April 2016. The person concerned was notified of these details on 8 April 2016.

An application for an Electricity Allowance (EA) was received in this office on 4 April 2016 from the person concerned and their entitlement to it is currently being examined. When a decision has been made the person concerned will be notified of the outcome without delay.