Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
115. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application under the carer's allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6167/16]
View answerI confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 3 February 2016. Once this application is processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
In the meantime, if the means of the person concerned are insufficient to meet his needs he can apply for a means-tested supplementary welfare allowance from his local community welfare service.
