Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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433. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33426/17]

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 30 March 2017.

The application was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 23 June 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. Once the SWI has reported, 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.

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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434. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a person's (details supplied) application for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33427/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer’s allowance was awarded to the person concerned from 11 May 2017. The first payment is expected to issue to their nominated bank account on 13 July 2017.

Arrears of allowance due from 11 May 2017 to 12 July 2017, inclusive of the 2017 carer support grant, should also issue to her nominated bank account on 13 July 2017. She was notified in writing on 7 July 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.