Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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196. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17413/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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My department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 26 August 2016.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 14 November 2016 to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Enquiries by the SWI are continuing. Once the SWI report is received, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. If you require any further assistance with this query please do not hesitate to contact my office.