Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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330. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2438/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a person who has such a disability that they require that level of care.

I confirm that my Department received an application for CA from the person concerned on the 2 October 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.