Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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450. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33546/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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An application for carer's allowance (CA) was received from the person concerned on 28 March 2017.

The application was awarded to the person concerned on 29 June 2017 and the first payment issued to their bank account on 29 June 2017. The person concerned had previously been in receipt of carer’s benefit until 28 June 2017.

The person concerned was notified on 9 June 2017 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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451. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33548/17]

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 12 April 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.