Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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2071. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding an application for qualified child allowance by persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28484/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the person concerned has been in receipt of Carer’s Allowance (CA) with an increase of child dependant allowance for two children for several years.

The person concerned was awarded an increase for an additional child from 2 February 2017. Arrears of allowance from 2 February 2017 to 3 May 2017 were issued to the nominated bank account on 11 May 2017. The person concerned was notified of these details on 3 May 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy

Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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2072. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; when it is expected a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28487/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 21 December 2016.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 30 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. The SWI’s report was received in the CA section on Monday 19June and is currently being examined. I expect a decision will be made in the coming days and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.