Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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213. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39953/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my Department received an application for carer’s benefit from the person concerned on 8 August 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.