Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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327. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30599/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 1 September 2016. As carers allowance is subject to a medical, means and other criteria it takes some time to process these applications.

This application will be processed as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. In the meantime, he is in receipt of another weekly social welfare support.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.