Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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220. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a carer's allowance will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48345/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 21 August 2017.

The matter was referred to a local social welfare inspector (SWI) on 1 November 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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221. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance by person (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48407/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 4 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.