Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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7. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will make a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8059/16]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned has been getting a carer’s allowance (CA) since 3 July 2014 in respect of one care recipient.

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned in respect of a second care recipient.

On 23 February 2016, the application was referred to a local 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.