Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 November 2015
54. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has been waiting for an extremely long time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40824/15]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 30 July 2015. The application is currently with a social welfare inspector 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 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.
