Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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151. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps he will take to expedite an application for carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); if a decision will be made without any further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31363/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The application for carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned on 18 October 2016 and the first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 November 2016. Arrears of allowance due from 3 November 2015 to 9 November 2016 will issue shortly.

The person concerned was notified on 18 October 2016 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.