Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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456. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9531/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 19 April 2016. However as the person concerned is on unpaid leave from her employment, it appears that carer’s benefit (CARB) may the more appropriate payment to claim. Accordingly, an application form for CARB has issued. On receipt, the entitlement to CARB will be examined and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.