Carer's Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Questions (172)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41187/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

I am informed that the Department has no trace of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. If the person in question wishes to apply for carer’s allowance, she should complete and return an application form CR1 to the Department as soon as possible.