Carer's Allowance Applications

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Questions (397)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

397. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and the target time taken to process such applications. [50020/12]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 31 January 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.