Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
266. Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance application made in October 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55588/12]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 30th November 2011. The medical assessment has been completed. The application is with a social welfare investigative officer, since 7th December 2012, for assessment of the level of care being provided/means assessment and confirmation that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. Once the investigative officer has completed and submitted the report a deciding officer will make a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
