Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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321. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24127/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 28 April 2017. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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322. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24172/17]

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 10 January 2017.

As the spouse of the applicant is self-employed in construction, the matter was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 20 March 2017 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.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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323. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24180/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 15 May 2017 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been determined.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.